The College Degree is Essential!
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Clint Lawrence
WRITING FOR INCOME I am a freelance writer with a BA in English and minor in Film Studies. I do contract work from home, writing for a number of clients on various topics such as skin care, real estate, home security, cutlery, male grooming and crime prevention. I also screenwrite in my spare time for fun. VIEW ALL BLOGS BY CLINT LAWRENCE
By Clint Lawrence
Published on 11/27/2007
Are you a college graduate? More and more folks are realizing the importance of a college education. With the competition being so thick now days, it's nearly impossible to compete without a bachelor's degree of some sort. Find out what college degree is suitable for you and where you should begin your career.
Are You Willing to Work for a College Degree?
The job market is loaded with fierce competition now more than ever before. We all have to prepare ourselves for the harsh reality of the "real world." When you graduate from high school and snag that diploma you craved so badly, the work doesn't just come to a pleasant halt. It really begins! In this day and age, a college degree is practically mandatory if you plan to have a decent career. Consider a college degree a prerequisite to achieving a good income.
College degrees are now truly available to people of any age. Whether you're fresh out of high school or fed up with your current job, a new start is within your reach. I learned quickly when I finished high school that most white collar jobs require a college education. It's not like back in the day when your parents started a career after acquiring a mere high school diploma. The population has grown dramatically and the job market has become vicious. Without your BA or BS, options are pretty slim. Bartending and/or waiting tables does not sound like an outstanding future.
The difficult task regarding college is finding that right direction. What do you want to do or specialize in? Half the time we don't know or realize this until a few years into our college careers. When I began college in my twenties, I wasn't sure what I was going for. I simply knew I had to get it done, and preferably attain the college degree before I hit age 30. The more I surveyed the workforce, the more I realized a degree was imperative. After finding the right university, I used the career center to get an idea of different fields and what all is involved for different career paths. This was very helpful in narrowing down what I did and did not like. After eliminating the science field, I went for my BA in English.
If you do a job search on Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com, you will find that most worthwhile job positions require some education and/or experience. The more education and experience you have, the better. Companies are always searching for that ideal candidate with the right college degree and work abilities. The almighty college degree is a definite way to get noticed amongst the masses of applicants. It proves that you're willing to put some effort into your job field and are serious about your career path ahead.
While we all strive to get ahead in the money-thriving world we live in, it's always to your advantage to go that extra mile by attaining a college degree before tackling the corporate world. This way you're prepared and ready to vie with others choosing the same field. As time moves forward, this is only getting more severe. Many are shooting higher when it comes to college educations; for Masters degrees and even PHDs. Every bit helps in this competitive world shared by six billion potential employees.
College degrees are now truly available to people of any age. Whether you're fresh out of high school or fed up with your current job, a new start is within your reach. I learned quickly when I finished high school that most white collar jobs require a college education. It's not like back in the day when your parents started a career after acquiring a mere high school diploma. The population has grown dramatically and the job market has become vicious. Without your BA or BS, options are pretty slim. Bartending and/or waiting tables does not sound like an outstanding future.
The difficult task regarding college is finding that right direction. What do you want to do or specialize in? Half the time we don't know or realize this until a few years into our college careers. When I began college in my twenties, I wasn't sure what I was going for. I simply knew I had to get it done, and preferably attain the college degree before I hit age 30. The more I surveyed the workforce, the more I realized a degree was imperative. After finding the right university, I used the career center to get an idea of different fields and what all is involved for different career paths. This was very helpful in narrowing down what I did and did not like. After eliminating the science field, I went for my BA in English.
If you do a job search on Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com, you will find that most worthwhile job positions require some education and/or experience. The more education and experience you have, the better. Companies are always searching for that ideal candidate with the right college degree and work abilities. The almighty college degree is a definite way to get noticed amongst the masses of applicants. It proves that you're willing to put some effort into your job field and are serious about your career path ahead.
While we all strive to get ahead in the money-thriving world we live in, it's always to your advantage to go that extra mile by attaining a college degree before tackling the corporate world. This way you're prepared and ready to vie with others choosing the same field. As time moves forward, this is only getting more severe. Many are shooting higher when it comes to college educations; for Masters degrees and even PHDs. Every bit helps in this competitive world shared by six billion potential employees.