Skip to main content

IT graduates short of skills

  1. Home
  2. Blog
  3. IT graduates short of skills

Almost half of the IT graduates leaving university believe their courses have ill-equipped them to find employment, with many regretting not getting jobs straight from school. A survey of IT graduates by recruitment agency FDM found that nearly half (46%) believed their degrees did not provide them with necessary IT skills - particularly in areas such as .Net and Java programming.


Furthermore 41% said that given their time again, they would have skipped university and entered the job market straight from school. University courses need to become more vocational, and the skills issue needs to be addressed at a national level, said Rod Flavell, CEO of FDM: "The e-Skills Council needs to urgently address the issue of universities failing to offer training in the latest programming languages." Read more...
Back
the grb team grb author

Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB) is the UK's highest review-rated graduate recruitment consultancy. Every day our teams of sector-specific experts get contacted by major graduate recruiters, SMEs and start-ups who are looking for high calibre university students and graduates.

Latest Blog Posts

A Graduate's Guide to Your First Marketing Role

Careers AdviceGraduate JobsJob SearchMarketing

Marketing is all about blending data and creativity to connect with audiences, drive brand success, capture trends and grow businesses.

Read more

Celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Week 2024 with GRB

Careers AdviceGraduate JobsInternshipsJob SearchRecruitment

Celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Week 2024, we explore how graduates with learning disabilities can be seen, heard, and valued while navigating the job market.

Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Landing a Graduate Job in Operations

Careers AdviceGraduate JobsJob SearchGraduate Recruitment

Explore the vibrant world of graduate jobs in operations, uncovering opportunities, skill requirements, and career paths for 18-24-year-old students entering the workforce.

Read more