If you’re a student or recent grad trying to build a career in a world moving at lightning speed — this episode of the Global Skills Podcast is absolutely for you.

I sit down with rising tech leader Usama Arif, who landed his first role before graduating by doing what every super-graduate needs today:

• Building strong soft skills
• Leading communities and taking initiative
• Staying curious across AI, tech & communication

We dive into the reality so many graduates feel right now — unprepared, lacking confidence, unsure where to start — and how Usama’s project AIBridge is helping close the gap between what students learn and what employers actually need.

In this episode, Usama breaks down:

• The must-have skills for graduates entering the 2025 job market
• How to rebuild confidence if you missed key developmental years during the pandemic
• Practical ways to boost communication, leadership & career readiness even without experience
• Why AI literacy will be essential across every profession by 2030 (yes, every!)

This conversation is full of hope, clarity and real-world advice designed to help you step into the market not just as a graduate — but as a super-graduate.

Connect with Usama Arif

• http://linkedin.com/in/usamaarifali

Connect with the Global Skills Podcast

• Connect with the Host Vanessa Wainwright LinkedIn
• Visit Our Website https://www.globalskillspodcast.com
• Send us an email at editor@globalskillspodcast.com