In this episode of UOWD On-Air, Prof Feras Hamza, Head of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health, sits down with Dr Hopolang Matte, Clinical Psychologist at Lighthouse Arabia, and Dr Oliver Bones, Associate Professor of Psychological Science at UOWD, to explore the emotional and psychological weight many students carry during their job hunt.
Why does job searching feel so overwhelming for graduates today? Is it just fear of rejection—or something deeper? What makes some students freeze while others push through? And how much of our anxiety is useful?
This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice to explore identity, perfectionism, societal pressure, and the emotional toll of transition from student to professional.