I was thinking specifically between the (intentional) difference between a typical computer science curriculum and the specific skills that professionals use.

I don't think it's reasonable to expect anyone to come from an academic field of study and immediately slot into professional work without having to pick up new skills.

There's plenty of work to go around; unfortunately many companies blind themselves to only hiring top-rank college grads.

People complain about a lack of talent in the technology world--some of that has to do with the absurd hiring practices of technology companies