I am pleased to hear that graduates have found employment as first officers.
They are now flying aircraft which are cleared to fly in icing conditions. It is quite a quantum leap to go from light twin to Airbus and Boeing.
They will be taught all about icing both prior to engine start, and once airborne. Somewhat more complex than light twins approved for icing conditions.
Holdover times to name but one additional factor........
Wind tunnels are very useful........was part of your degree course specifically concerned with icing on various shapes?
I conducted the CAA approval icing trials on the TB20 many years ago using the TKS de icing system. That was a very interesting experience.
That together with flying in Scottish icing conditions for a number of years gives you a very healthy respect for what the elements can throw at you.
My abiding memory of my line training on the Shorts360 was being told " always have a bolt hole ". Sound advice given to me by an old hand.