Evolution and trends in digital skills and graduate employability: Bibliometric analysis.

Abstract

In today's digital era, acquiring digital skills is fundamental for success in the labor market, highlighting the urgency for educational institutions to integrate these skills into their academic programs. Although the importance of this topic is recognized, a comprehensive assessment that merges quantitative and qualitative analyses on the subject is still lacking. Responding to this need, this study analyzes the scientific production on digital skills and employability of graduates, through a bibliometric analysis of publications in Scopus from 2015 to 2023. Twenty-four relevant papers were identified, with Europe leading in scientific production and 2022 as the most productive year. Torres-Corona stands out as the most cited author, illustrating his influence in the field. The predominant themes focus on higher education, methodology and evaluation, professional challenges and the practical application of digital competencies. These results underscore the importance of evolving educational strategies to meet the demands of the digital labor market, offering key insights for future research and educational policy development.