EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 48 MIN
Graduate Success Manager at University of East London: The Skill Graduates Are Missing
from Skill Economy · host George Pygall
In this episode, George and James Platt discuss the challenges graduates face in transitioning from university to the workforce. They explore themes of disengagement, resilience, the skills gap, and the importance of networking. James emphasises the need for universities to adapt their teaching to include soft skills and for students to take initiative in their career development. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in job applications and the significance of confidence in achieving career success.Interested in learning more about RecruitGrads? We help companies see who's motivated, capable and great to work with - before interviews begin.https://recruitgrads.ai/Where to find JamesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-platt-careers/
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In this episode, George and James Platt discuss the challenges graduates face in transitioning from university to the workforce. They explore themes of disengagement, resilience, the skills gap, and the importance of networking. James emphasises the need for universities to adapt their teaching to include soft skills and for students to take initiative in their career development. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in job applications and the significance of confidence in achieving career success.Interested in learning more about RecruitGrads? We help companies see who's motivated, capable and great to work with - before interviews begin.https://recruitgrads.ai/Where to find JamesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-platt-careers/
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Graduate Success Manager at University of East London: The Skill Graduates Are Missing
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