Most established ways of gaining information about the student experience at university are from the students themselves. Limited input is gained from other stakeholders such as staff or employers. Many universities have well developed statements about the qualities or attributes that they develop in their graduates and focus considerable attention on employability outcomes. Although there have been attempts to gain feedback from employers about graduates, this has often been problematic or limited. In 2008 the University of South Australia piloted an Employer Feedback Survey. This paper briefly describes this experience, highlighting some of the challenges that were faced and how they are being addressed. Employer perspectives are an important source of information and assist in completing a more holistic picture of the student experience.

Keywords: employer feedback, employability, graduate attributes