Core insights from statistical analysis and NLP processing of 108 FJWU CS student responses.
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Academic-Skills Disconnect
Students with high CGPAs (3.5+) do not consistently show higher practical skills, suggesting academic grades alone are a weak predictor of job readiness.
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Low Industry Exposure
68% of respondents had never completed an internship. Students with even one internship rated their readiness 2.1× higher than peers without.
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Practical Skill Gaps
Programming and DSA skills are rated moderate-to-high, but communication, project management, and DevOps remain critically underdeveloped.
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NLP Sentiment Analysis
Open-ended responses showed predominantly neutral-to-negative sentiment around job market confidence, citing "lack of real projects" as the top concern.
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Certification Effect
Students with external certifications (Coursera, HackerRank, etc.) scored significantly higher on practical skill metrics, suggesting self-learning fills curriculum gaps.
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Top Skill Demand Mismatch
Industry-demanded skills like cloud computing, APIs, and agile methodology are rarely covered in coursework yet appear in nearly every job listing reviewed.