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# David J Harkin

<https://journal.8billionideas.com/our-obsession-with-work-readiness-may-be-making-young-people-less-prepared-for-work>

## [Our obsession with 'work-readiness' may be making young people less prepared for work](https://journal.8billionideas.com/our-obsession-with-work-readiness-may-be-making-young-people-less-prepared-for-work)

 Every graduation season, students hear the same reassurance: you're ready for work now.

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