Almost half of respondents (48%) said it typically takes more than six months for a newly qualified tourism graduate to become fully productive in a business, highlighting many employers’ significant investment in developing new talent.
Another 17% said graduates become fully productive within three to six months while just 3% reported that it takes one to three months. No respondents said graduates are fully productive in less than a month.
Nearly a third (32%) said they rarely hire fresh graduates, suggesting that many businesses prefer experienced recruits or have limited capacity to provide the level of mentoring required.
This week’s poll
Zimbabwe’s tourism sector recorded an 11% increase in international arrivals during the first quarter of 2026. However, some operators say they are experiencing softer demand from international markets.
This week’s poll question is:
