EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 44 MIN
B.Tech is Broken: Why Your Degree Won’t Get You Hired | Naresh Dubbudu | #TGV642
from The Guiding Voice
"Is the traditional engineering degree becoming obsolete? In this thought-provoking episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with award-winning educator and strategist Naresh Dubbudu to discuss why the current B.Tech model is failing students and how to reinvent yourself for the future workforce.Naresh, a gold medalist from NIT Warangal and IIM Bangalore alumnus, challenges the status quo of 'degree inflation' and explains why skills—not certificates—are the new global currency. We dive deep into the importance of systems design, the necessity of prompt engineering, and why storytelling is the most underrated skill for technical professionals.🚀 Inside this episode:Degree vs. Skill: Why 'micro-credentials' are taking over the hiring world.The AI Collaborator: How to use AI to 10x your productivity without losing your edge.Multi-Disciplinary Engineering: Why CS isn't the only path to a successful career.The Global Standard: What Indian entrepreneurs must do to build world-class products.If you’re a student, parent, or professional feeling stuck in the traditional education trap, this conversation is your roadmap to the future.SUBSCRIBE to The Guiding Voice for more insights on the future of work and leadership!#Engineering #CareerGrowth #BTech #TheGuidingVoice #NareshDubbudu #AI #FutureOfWork #EducationReform #SkillStacking"Chapters0:00 – B.Tech is Broken: Reimagining Engineering03:00 – Introducing Naresh Dubbudu: Educator & Strategist04:40 – Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Invention, and Success07:35 – The Guiding Voice: A Father’s Legacy08:50 – Success Mantras: Clarity, Consistency, and Communication10:15 – Toughest Lessons: Vision Without Cash is Futile12:10 – The Evolution of Degrees in the Next Decade14:45 – Why Engineers Must Become Data Storytellers18:10 – The Need for Multi-Disciplinary Engineering20:50 – Redesigning B.Tech: Top 3 Subjects Missing Today23:00 – Why 60% of Engineering Grads are Unemployable25:08 – AI: Threat or Tool for Future Engineers?28:45 – Dropping Out for Certifications: A Growing Trend31:20 – Rapid Fire Round 2: Overhyped Tech & Career Advice37:40 – The Future of Multi-Disciplinary Skills40:55 – Trivia: Eye-Opening Facts About Engineering Education💬 Connect with Naresh Dubbudu:🔗 LinkedIn🙏🏼 Special ThanksTo Naresh, for being one of our earliest believers and continuing to inspire. And to you, our listeners, for supporting The Guiding Voice through 500+ episodes and beyond.Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Is the traditional engineering degree becoming obsolete? In this thought-provoking episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with award-winning educator and strategist Naresh Dubbudu to discuss why the current B.Tech model is failing students and how to reinvent yourself for the future workforce.Naresh, a gold medalist from NIT Warangal and IIM Bangalore alumnus, challenges the status quo of 'degree inflation' and explains why skills—not certificates—are the new global currency. We dive deep into the importance of systems design, the necessity of prompt engineering, and why storytelling is the most underrated skill for technical professionals.🚀 Inside this episode:Degree vs. Skill: Why 'micro-credentials' are taking over the hiring world.The AI Collaborator: How to use AI to 10x your productivity without losing your edge.Multi-Disciplinary Engineering: Why CS isn't the only path to a successful career.The Global Standard: What Indian entrepreneurs must do to build world-class products.If you’re a student, parent, or professional feeling stuck in the traditional education trap, this conversation is your roadmap to the future.SUBSCRIBE to The Guiding Voice for more insights on the future of work and leadership!#Engineering #CareerGrowth #BTech #TheGuidingVoice #NareshDubbudu #AI #FutureOfWork #EducationReform #SkillStacking"Chapters0:00 – B.Tech is Broken: Reimagining Engineering03:00 – Introducing Naresh Dubbudu: Educator & Strategist04:40 – Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Invention, and Success07:35 – The Guiding Voice: A Father’s Legacy08:50 – Success Mantras: Clarity, Consistency, and Communication10:15 – Toughest Lessons: Vision Without Cash is Futile12:10 – The Evolution of Degrees in the Next Decade14:45 – Why Engineers Must Become Data Storytellers18:10 – The Need for Multi-Disciplinary Engineering20:50 – Redesigning B.Tech: Top 3 Subjects Missing Today23:00 – Why 60% of Engineering Grads are Unemployable25:08 – AI: Threat or Tool for Future Engineers?28:45 – Dropping Out for Certifications: A Growing Trend31:20 – Rapid Fire Round 2: Overhyped Tech & Career Advice37:40 – The Future of Multi-Disciplinary Skills40:55 – Trivia: Eye-Opening Facts About Engineering Education💬 Connect with Naresh Dubbudu:🔗 LinkedIn🙏🏼 Special ThanksTo Naresh, for being one of our earliest believers and continuing to inspire. And to you, our listeners, for supporting The Guiding Voice through 500+ episodes and beyond.Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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