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¶ … Power as You Enter the Workforce
Despite the fact that a college education is no guarantee of a secure job, having an undergraduate degree does statistically increase a worker's likelihood of being hired, retained, and promoted. "College graduates still earn over $100 more each week than non-graduates. The unemployment rate for college graduates is lower than the rate for non-graduates, too. Those who did not attend college have recently had an unemployment rate of 9.7%, while college graduates were unemployed at a rate of 4.5%" (Bosari 2010). Having an advanced degree further enhances career prospects and employability -- and having a degree in a highly desirable and recruited field is yet another source of power. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, finance, computer science and engineering were the most desirable majors (Accounting, computer science, most desirable majors, 2011, Huffington Post).
Of course, not every student has an inclination to study these areas, but knowledge is...
Furthermore, seeking an education should not end with the reception of a diploma. After securing a job, a worker must continue to learn and expand the source of his or her expertise. Taking classes offered at the workplace in new computer systems, going to graduate school part time, and simply being curious about new ways of doing things ensures that a worker's skill set will not grow obsolete and may open up new professional possibilities in terms of 'career switching' when necessary.
Some might respond that 'it's not what you know, but who you know,' that is important. There is an element of truth to this: networking is an important source of power for workers. Using the alumni network, contacting former fraternity and sorority members, joining professional associations, and reading…
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Accounting, computer science, most desirable majors. (2011). Huffington Post. Retrieved:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/04/most-desirable-majors_n_804116.html#s218622&title=Accounting_
Bosari, Jessica. (2010). Statistics show hope in college grad placement. Retrieved:
http://www.resumebucketblog.com/job-hunting/statistics-show-hope-for-college-grad-job-placement/
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/The_Importance_of_Networking.html
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