Graduate struggle

It appears that computer science graduates are facing higher unemployment rates than their fellow graduates in other subjects, with one in ten still not having a job several months after finishing University. This comes as a surprising statistic with the IT industry facing such skills shortages. Apparently degree schemes are not teaching students the skills that businesses need – these include psychology, economics and politics. If these graduates have the enthusiasm, the desire to work in the sector and the technical skill, it may be that employers should be trying to fill in the gaps through training of their own. Developing talent in this way can be a worthwhile investment as skilled professionals and valuable members of staff are sculpted to contribute to future success.