Inportance_of_Education

Why is a degree so important to an employer' An education means more today then it used to mean years ago. One used to be able to get a position based on their knowledge of the job and the duties associated with the job. Now it seems employers are interested in the fact that someone has a degree. Is it important to an employer where one gets a degree' Are there any qualifications an employer looks for when hiring for a position, or is everything based on having a degree' What is more important to an employer, experience or education' These questions are just a few that come to mind when thinking about employment and education. While hiring a person with a degree may be important to an employer, experience and job knowledge should be just as important for the job qualifications. What are employers looking for when hiring a college graduate' “Employers often see college graduates as more motivated, able to learn tasks quicker, better at meeting deadlines, better at communicating and problem-solving.”(2002) “Employers also consider if the person does not have a college degree is the person able to have a serious attitude towards the job, know how to learn, and achieve goals'” (2002) “Employers want to hire someone who is honest, possesses teamwork skills, and has a strong work ethic.”(2002) “Employers also consider the importance of communication skills, dedication, integrity, enthusiasm, creativity and adaptability when looking for their prime candidate.”(2007) In a survey conducted on What Top Entry-Level Employers Want Most, “statistics show the student’s major is the number one thing employer’s rank as most important. The survey results show 42% of the employers surveyed for 2007 consider the student’s major to be most important for college graduates. The importance of a student’s major has increased 10% since the survey in 2006.” (2007) A student’s major plays a role in the type of skills they receive when using their degree to get a position with a company. Their skill set is important to an employer when hiring for a position. “Employers are first concerned with the set of necessary skills a person has to do the job.” (2007). During the initial interview with an employer, the skill set is what the employer is looking to see if the candidate possesses. “Statistics show the importance of the students experience is third on the survey. The survey results show 16% of the employers surveyed rank experience as third.” (2007). According to the information documented in What Top Entry-Level Employers Want Most, “Employers repeatedly state a student must be able to use their past experience to a current job opportunity, in order to separate themselves from other candidates with the same major they have. Also, students must be able to demonstrate a range of their soft skills along with the necessary skills they acquired from their major.” (2007). “It is crucial for a student to make a connection and effectively communicate these experiences. Students also need to consider their accomplishments and talents as they relate to the position.”(2007) “If a student shows enthusiasm, dedication, integrity, and creativity about the job, this demonstrates their passion.” (2007) Passion is something that can not be taught, it comes from within the person. Passion is genuine and can not be faked.