๐๏ธ Nightline Dubai Eye 103.8FM โ The Call-In Show with James Piecowye & Lara (Feb 4, 2014) ๐ง
๐Flashback to 2014: James Piecowye and Lara tackled a hot topic โAre fresh graduates entering the workforce with unrealistic expectations? ๐ผ๐
๐ฐ Back then, graduates in the UAE were expecting20,000 AED starting salaries, yet many employers felt they lackedreal-world skills, patience, and workplace readiness. The big debate:Are universities, parents, and internships doing enough to prepare students for the realities of work?
๐ฎFast forward to 2025:Has anything changed? Do todayโs grads still expectinstant success, or are they more prepared for the realities of career-building? With AI, remote work, and new industries reshaping the job market,do employers still expect fresh hires to be โjob-readyโ without investing in training?
๐นKey Questions for 2025:
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Do new grads still struggle withworkplace expectations, or have they adapted?
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Have companies changed their approachโmore training programs or still expecting fully skilled hires?
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Has therise of freelancing and the gig economy made grads more realistic about career growth?
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What advice would you give to someone graduating in 2025?
๐ In 2014, we heard frombankers, HR professionals, and fresh grads sharing real-life stories. Buthow does this discussion hold up over a decade later? ๐ค
๐ฅWhat do YOU think? Are todayโs grads better prepared than they were in 2014, or is it the same struggle? Letโs hear it in the comments! ๐๐
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