Employers’ Feedback on the Job Performance of Computer Engineering Graduates in an Asian Academic Institution

The study aims to determine the job performance of computer engineering graduates based on the evaluation of their immediate superiors or employers in terms of competence, commitment, caring and credibility. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. Results showed that the graduates obtained highest performance rating in demonstrating passion for execution and sense of urgency in all tasks, working professionally with the team in applying suitable technology to accomplish certain task and practicing honesty, fairness and transparency in all business transactions with the stakeholders. However, they obtained the least scores in providing sound decision making in responding to the needs of the organization and demonstrating assertive communication skills in dealing with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.

Keywords: performance evaluation, computer engineering, higher education, competence, commitment