{"id":369377,"date":"2026-08-12T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/is-this-the-worst-time-in-history-to-be-a-graduate-dw-news\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T10:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:00:39","slug":"is-this-the-worst-time-in-history-to-be-a-graduate-dw-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/is-this-the-worst-time-in-history-to-be-a-graduate-dw-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Is this the worst time in history to be a graduate? | DW News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/xOUElf7catg\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Is this the worst time in history to be a graduate? | DW News\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xOUElf7catg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>Record numbers of young people are graduating from university, while entry level jobs are disappearing. So is getting a degree still worthwhile? Or should job hunters focus on practical skills and microcredentials instead of lengthy academic courses?<\/p>\n<p>In China, a record 12.7 million graduates have hit the job market this summer, according to China\u2019s education ministry. DW\u2019s East Asia Correspondent Rik Glauert tells us how those who can\u2019t find work are sometimes faking a job to keep up appearances.<\/p>\n<p>In India, 10 million students who graduated this year, with fewer prospects of finding a job than ever. DW spoke to university graduates about their frustrations at the education system, which have boiled over into huge protests in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>In some industries, artificial intelligence is replacing entry level jobs.  In some countries, too many students have studied for careers with too few job prospects. And some universities have failed to deliver skills that employers are seeking.<\/p>\n<p>So what should people do when planning their careers? DW spoke to Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. He says vocational training is offering a faster path to a career. Some employers are offering on-the-job training and prefer applicants who can adapt faster to new conditions, rather than those with qualifications but no life experience.<\/p>\n<p>Chapters:<br \/>\n00:00:00 Record numbers of graduates entering the job market<br \/>\n00:00:15 Is this the worst time to be a graduate?<br \/>\n00:00:36 How AI is changing labour markets<br \/>\n00:00:12 Graduates are anxious about the future<br \/>\n00:01:55 Entrance exam scandal sparks protests in India<br \/>\n00:02:06 Unemployment in China rises as graduate numbers skyrocket<br \/>\n00:02:45 China&#8217;s fake office trend<br \/>\n00:03:38 The labour shortage paradox<br \/>\n00:04:43 Is vocational training a viable answer?<br \/>\n00:05:28 The rise of microcredentials<br \/>\n00:05:50 Is pursuing a degree still worth it?<\/p>\n<p>For more news go to: http:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/<\/p>\n<p>Follow DW on social media:<br \/>\n\u25baInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dwnews<br \/>\n\u25baTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dwnews<br \/>\n\u25baFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/deutschewellenews\/<br \/>\n\u25baTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/dwnews<\/p>\n<p>F\u00fcr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/dwdeutsch<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\n#University #Degree #Education #dwcurrentaffairs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Record numbers of young people are graduating from university, while entry level jobs are disappearing. 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