AN EXAMINATION OF SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN BSREM COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND ITS ROLEIN JOB SKILLS MATCHING

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the soft skills development in the Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management (BSREM) program at Trimex Colleges, Inc., and assess its alignment with the job skills required by the real estate sector. The study sought to determine the level of soft skills development, assess how well these skills match industry needs, and explore their influence on graduates' job readiness and career outcomes. Study design: A descriptive research design was employed to gather data from 100 BSREM students at Trimex Colleges, Inc. using self-administered questionnaires. The study focused on key soft skills, including communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving, and examined their impact on job skills matching in the real estate industry. Methodology: Data were collected through both closed and open-ended questionnaire items and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The research assessed the students' perceptions of their soft skills development and its relevance to the demands of the real estate industry. The study also explored the relationship between soft skills development and job skills matching through regression analysis, with a focus on communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Results: The results indicated that the BSREM program at Trimex Colleges, Inc. effectively developed key soft skills, particularly teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. However, communication and leadership skills showed slightly lower levels of development, suggesting areas for improvement. Regression analysis revealed that leadership and problem-solving skills had the strongest positive impact on job skills matching, followed by communication and teamwork, which had a marginally significant effect. Overall, the findings suggest that while the program equips students with essential skills for the real estate industry, further emphasis on communication and leadership training could better prepare graduates for higherlevel roles. Conclusion: The study concluded that Trimex Colleges, Inc. is successful in fostering foundational soft skills in its BSREM students, but there are opportunities for enhancing communication and leadership training to better align graduates with industry expectations. The results underscore the importance of continuous curriculum updates and collaboration with industry partners to ensure that the program remains relevant to the evolving needs of the real estate sector. Enhancing these soft skills will improve graduates' employability, job readiness, and career advancement prospects in the competitive real estate industry.