Why Engineers Are Jobless? The Truth Colleges Never Told You | AI & Future of Jobs

Apply Now : https://rebrand.ly/it2e25w In this episode of the Telugu Connects Growth Podcast, we sit down with Sashank Reddy Gujjula, Co-Founder & Chief Learning Officer from NxtWave of Innovation in Advanced Technologies, for a powerful conversation on how Artificial Intelligence is transforming careers, engineering education, and the future of jobs. From explaining the difference between laid off and non laid off employees to discussing whether AI will replace software engineers, Sashank shares practical insights that every student, graduate, and working professional should know. He breaks down how engineering students can stay relevant in the AI era, plan their B.Tech journey effectively, crack high-paying jobs, and identify which skills are just hype versus the ones that will remain valuable for decades. Beyond AI and careers, this episode explores why companies struggle to find skilled talent while students struggle to find jobs, whether colleges are becoming outdated, why India is yet to build technology companies at a global scale, and the biggest mistakes students make in the age of social media. Packed with career advice, industry insights, and practical guidance, this conversation is a must watch for every student preparing for the future. In this conversation, Sashank Reddy Gujjula reveals: ☑️ The difference between laid-off and non-laid-off employees ☑️ What happens if engineering graduates ignore AI ☑️ How students can survive and thrive in the AI era ☑️ How to plan your B.Tech career for successful placements ☑️ Whether AI will make competition tougher for students ☑️ How students can afford and effectively use AI tools ☑️ The three essential skills every student needs until 2040 ☑️ Will AI replace our jobs? The reality of the AI industry ☑️ How to identify hype skills versus future-proof skills ☑️ Why companies can't find talent while students can't find jobs ☑️ Are colleges becoming outdated? ☑️ Why India isn't building global technology companies at scale ☑️ The biggest mistakes students make in the social media era TimeStamps: 00:00 – 02:25 → Teaser 02:25 – 05:00 → Laid-Off vs. Non-Laid-Off Employees 05:00 – 07:56 → What If Engineers Ignore AI? 07:56 – 10:30 → How Students Can Survive the AI Era 10:30 – 12:10 → Planning Your B.Tech Career for Placements 12:10 – 19:19 → How to Crack a ₹1 Crore Job from a Traditional College 19:19 – 27:39 → Will AI Make Competition Tougher? 27:39 – 29:50 → Can Students Afford AI Tools? 29:50 – 31:45 → 3 Skills Every Student Needs Until 2040 31:45 – 38:30 → Will AI Take Our Jobs? The Reality of the AI Industry 38:30 – 41:00 → How to Identify Hype Skills vs. Future-Proof Skills 41:00 – 45:50 → Why Companies Can't Find Talent While Students Can't Find Jobs 45:50 – 51:00 → Are Colleges Becoming Outdated? 51:00 – 1:01:10 → Why India Isn't Building Global Tech Giants 1:01:10 – End → The Biggest Mistakes Students Make in the Social Media Era #teluconnects #telugupodcas #podcastintelugu #vamsi Why We Started Telugu Connects Growth Podcast? Welcome to the Telugu Connects Growth Podcast Our channel designed to empower our Telugu Audience by connecting them with the minds and experiences of successful entrepreneurs, creators, innovators, Professionals from Various fields. In a world where knowledge is power, our podcast goes beyond interviews to offer deep, meaningful conversations. Our guests share their real-life journeys, including the challenges they faced, the strategies they used to build their careers, and the mistakes they made along the way. We understand that securing time from such accomplished individuals isn't easy, but we are committed to bringing their wisdom and insights to our audience. Our goal is to provide not just information, but transformation. By focusing on actionable knowledge and data-driven discussions. This podcast is more than a series of episodes; it's a journey of learning and growth, designed to create a ripple effect of success within the Telugu community.