Unemployment gap — trend?
Decreased from 6% in 2010 to 1% in 2024.
Factors reducing gap — main?
Broader university access and changing employer expectations.
Changing job requirements — focus?
Shift towards practical skills and internships over strict qualifications.
University accessibility — effect?
Increases student diversity and performance variability.
Financial crisis — impact?
Ended the 'golden age' of employment; companies became more cautious.
Graduate vs undergraduate — rates?
Graduate unemployment rate is typically higher than undergraduate's.
AI impact — skills?
Can render skills like coding obsolete or require adaptation.
Internships — importance?
Vital for gaining relevant practical experience.
2008 crisis — employment?
Led to reduced hiring and training, affecting graduate prospects.
Employer expectations — change?
Less strict qualifications, more focus on practical skills.
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