In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?

In the past few years, our society has observed that many qualified professionals across the globe are lacking work.

Although

there are several reasons for

this

sad phenomenon, there are

also

possible actions that could be implemented to minimize

this

problem. The financial crisis that has reached many countries in the past years is, perhaps, one of the main reasons for

unemployment

among these qualified graduates.

This

economical recession not only did lead many businesses to close their doors but

also

to offer fewer positions.

Furthermore

, many young individuals prefer to gather more educational

experience

,

instead

of work

experience

.

This

may be a barrier when someone candidate for a job, as many companies look beyond degrees and prefer to select individuals that had worked in the field. My sister,

for example

, after finishing her law degree, perused a doctorate degree, and after four years, she finished her PhD with several academic articles published. Unfortunately, she was unable to find a position in a law firm, as she did not have much field

experience

. Some solutions could be put in place to tackle

unemployment

among qualified individuals.

Firstly

, governments could provide some incentives for many businesses that could increase the number of spots offered.

Secondly

, universities should create graduate programs that combine theoretical knowledge and real-life work

experience

. Universities,

for example

, could have agreements with several firms to have their students intern in their offices.

This

will be beneficial for students and for companies. During my undergraduate studies,

for example

, I had the opportunity to intern at an important advertising company. After I finished my studies, I was hired immediately by

this

same firm. In a nutshell, there are several possible reasons to explain why many qualified professionals are experiencing

unemployment

.

However

, as there are several solutions that may be promptly implemented, under no circumstances should governments, workers and managers give up on reducing

unemployment

.