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You’ve always been told that going to college will make the difference between getting somewhere in your career life and staying put with dead end position. While it is still valuable to get a college degree, in this day and age-does it always guarantee a great career? Below, we examine the role of a degree in an entry level candidate’s career to best educate those considering going to college and if so, for how long.
So, you want to know if the endless hours of study, extended school years, and overwhelming student loans aggravated from college accreditation is worth it-meaning will it get you the job you want at the salary you hope for? The basic answer to whether or not college is worth it, is yes; but though it used to be just enough to go to college to impress an employer, now you need more. Why? Because most of the applicants applying for all jobs have a 2-4 year degree, so while it is a good start, you need to be able to offer more than this.
More Education
It used to be a great thing when applying for entry level positions if an applicant had more than an Associate’s Degree to offer-and this would be very influential in deciding if they got the job. Today, virtually every applicant in most every field has at very least, a four year Bachelors Degree; which means to stand out or at the very least, be competitive; you need to take the initiative and get more education. This means that you should be working towards a Masters or even a Doctorate in your profession. Moreover, whatever level of degree you choose towards your career should be specialized, as employers want the most applicable training and education for the position they are hiring, and they can-in this economy expect this.
More Training
You will also need more specialized training in your industry or profession if you expect to stand out from the pile of resumes piled on your prospective hiring manager’s desk. Anywhere that you can get some hands on experience or training, do so to get the competitive edge. This means taking extra classes offered on special topics in your field, working for unpaid internships in your profession, etc.
Skills
The last necessary aspect of your career profile to be worked upon in an effort to boost your applicable status for a job is that you work in positions that allow you to build a lot of transferable skills. So, even if you are not working in your field during college; make sure to choose a job that can offer great communication skills and leadership skills to help augment your career candidacy.
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