WHY ARE GRADUATES NOT GETTING EMPLOYED?
If you are a graduate without a job, you have probably asked this question at least 3 times. Most graduates were sold the illusion that all that was needed was a degree and jobs will be waiting. Alas! This is not the reality.
What is worse?
45% of graduates in Africa are in these shoes.
So we ask again why?
There can be various reasons why graduates struggle to find employment and we will be discussing them in this article.
👉 LACK OF RELEVANT SKILLS: Sometimes, graduates may not possess the specific
skills or experience required by employers in their chosen field.
👉 COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET: In some industries, there may be an oversupply of
graduates competing for a limited number of entry-level positions, Making It is challenging for individuals to secure employment. Some examples are Microbiology, Chemistry, Mass comm, accounting etc.
👉 MISMATCH BETWEEN EDUCATION AND JOB MARKET DEMAND: There might be a disconnect between the skills graduates acquire through their education and the skills demanded by employers in the current job market. In fact, for emerging jobs (product management, project management, content creation etc), the university degrees offered in most African universities have nothing in the line of these careers.
👉 LIMITED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Many job opportunities arise through networking, and graduates who haven't built strong professional network may find it harder to secure employment. Most do not also know they need to build such networks or are too timid to network even when presented with the opportunities.
👉 LOCATION CONSTRAINTS: Graduates may be limited by geographic constraints, especially if they are not flexible about relocating for job opportunities. Women with spouses are even more reluctant for family reasons.
👉 ECONOMICS CONDITIONS: Economic downturns or recessions can lead to decrease in job openings, making it more difficult for graduates to find employment. We saw this happen in 2020.
👉 HIGH EXPECTATIONS: Some graduates may have unrealistic expectations regarding salary, job responsibilities, or career progression, which can make it harder for them to find suitable employment. Everyday, we see graduates more concerned about how much they will be paid despite their skills level being near zero.
👉 INADEQUATE CAREER GUIDANCE: Some graduates may lack proper career guidance or support to help them navigate the job market effectively.
You find out that most lack clarity on what they need. This is a major reason we created the CLARITY module at the Skilled For Work academy. This module which comprises 5 video lessons can be accessed for free in the online school. Visit 👇
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