Don’t Be Part of the 67% (TOI 180326): Why Graduates Are Unemployed & How Skills Like HATS, Tally & Zoho Can Change That.

Don’t Be Part of the 67% (TOI 180326): Why Graduates Are Unemployed & How Skills Like HATS, Tally & Zoho Can Change That.

A Shocking Reality Every Student Must Face

A recent report revealed a harsh truth:

👉 2 out of 3 unemployed youth in India are graduates.

Let that sink in.

Not uneducated.Not underqualified.👉 Graduates.

Despite years of education, degrees, and exams—millions of young people are still struggling to find jobs.

If you are a final-year commerce student, this is not just news.👉 This is a warning.

The Real Problem — Degrees Without Employability

What the Data Actually Means

The report highlights:

• Around 67% of unemployed youth are graduates

• Graduate income levels are declining

• More graduates are entering the market—but jobs aren’t keeping up

👉 This is not a job shortage problem alone👉 It is a skill gap crisis

Why Degrees Are No Longer Enough

Colleges teach:

• Theory

• Concepts

• Exams

But companies expect:

• Practical accounting

• GST / VAT filing

• Software expertise

• Real-time problem solving

👉 This mismatch is where students lose opportunities.

The Harsh Truth — You Are Competing With Skilled Candidates

Today, you are not just competing with:

• Your classmates

• Students from your city

You are competing with:

• Skilled candidates across India

• Job-ready professionals in the UAE

• Certified accountants with hands-on experience

👉 And employers always choose skills over marks

Why Some Graduates Get Jobs Faster

The Difference Is Preparation

Two types of students:

❌ Student A:

• Waits for results

• Has only a degree

• Starts learning after graduation

✅ Student B:

• Uses vacation time

• Learns practical skills

• Gets certified

• Applies before results

👉 Guess who gets the job first?

The Solution — Skill-Based Learning

The only way to stay ahead today:

👉 Become job-ready before graduation

Not after.Not later.👉 Now.

The Winning Formula — HATS + Tally + Zoho

This is where smart students make the shift.

HATS (Hands-on Accountancy Training on Spreadsheets)

Why It Matters

• Builds core accounting understanding

• Trains you in real business scenarios

• Improves analytical thinking

👉 You don’t just learn accounting👉 You understand it

Tally Prime (India Job Market Essential)

Why Employers Ask for It

• Used by CA firms & businesses

• Required for GST compliance

• Core accounting software in India

👉 In interviews, this is often the first question:“Do you know Tally?”

Zoho Books (UAE & Global Demand)

Why It’s the Future

• Cloud-based accounting

• Used in UAE (VAT system)

• Growing demand globally

👉 Makes you ready for:

• Remote jobs

• International roles

• Modern businesses

Why Vacation Time Is Your Biggest Advantage

After exams, you have:

• No academic pressure

• Free time

• Mental clarity

👉 This is your career transformation window

In just 30–60 days, you can:

• Learn practical accounting

• Get certified

• Prepare for interviews

What Happens If You Don’t Upskill?

Let’s be honest.

If you don’t act:

• You become part of the 67%

• You struggle for months

• You lose confidence

• You accept low-paying jobs

👉 This is the reality many graduates face.

What Happens If You DO Upskill?

Now imagine this:

Before results:✔ You complete certifications✔ You attend interviews✔ You demonstrate skills

After results:✔ You get job offers✔ You start earning✔ You gain experience early

👉 That’s the difference preparation makes.

India vs UAE — Skills Win Everywhere

Factor	India	UAE
Software	Tally	Zoho Books
Compliance	GST	VAT
Demand	High	High

👉 Skills make you employable globally

The Biggest Mindset Shift You Need

Stop thinking:👉 “I’ll start after results”

Start thinking:👉 “I’ll be ready before results”

Final Message — Don’t Be Part of the 67%

The statistic is not just data.👉 It’s a reality check.

You have two choices:

❌ Wait and hope

✅ Prepare and succeed

Because at the end:

👉 Degrees make you eligible👉 Skills make you employable

Call to Action

If you are a final-year commerce student in India or UAE:

🚀 Don’t wait for opportunities👉 Prepare for them

Start with:

• HATS Training

• Tally Certification

• Zoho Books Certification

👉 Become job-ready before your results are out