The present state of the American economy is one that has improved since the Great Recession, but is still nevertheless an arduous battle-zone for job hunting. Obtaining a job is difficult on its own, getting a good one is even harder, and obtaining one’s own dream job is usually even more difficult. Don Raskin in his book, The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job, opens up his ideology regarding this subject with a much more optimistic mentality. He argues that the economy is improving and that the market for jobs is indeed getting stronger, but college graduates are in a position where they become underemployed. In this, he moves on to realize that there are realistic things hopeful college graduates can do to get their desired …show more content…
The first step Raskin talks about is internships and how important they are for guaranteeing your postgraduate future at certain companies. Internships, in Raskins eyes, are the keys to making yourself look like an attractive candidate to prospective employers. The author says don’t stop at resources online, but instead to ask potential mentors, teachers, and anyone you know in your help to find an internship. In my personal experience, finding internships has been difficult, and I think it’s important for me to understand that I should be treating my internship hunt like a job hunt and instead of just applying for one internship, I should apply for multiple and reach out to those prospective employers to make myself seem like a better candidate. I think, recently, I’ve become far too obsessed with improving my GPA and focusing on school. In reality, Raskin is actually opening my mind to the idea that I should …show more content…
When I’m applying for jobs or internships, it doesn’t usually come to mind that there are probably hundreds of other applicants looking for a similar job. Raskin argues that in order to be successful at landing a job, you need to have something to catch the eye of the prospective employer who is probably sifting through multiple resumes every hour. This involves having a legitimate and well thought out cover letter, resume, and email letter note. Raskin even breaks down the resume and what he looks for in applicants. The resume is single-handedly the most important part of the application process aside from the interview and what comes after, and he breaks it down step by step in order for you to understand what it is you need to do. He even emphasizes that the interest and activities portion of the resume is an often overlooked but important part that tells the employers about the human being that’s applying for the job. The best part of the book, however, is the little anecdotes of people that Raskin actually interviewed. These anecdotes are sometimes failures, successes, or somewhere in between. Understanding these experiences helped me to understand what this really meant
Getting a “good” job is not straightforward as it used to be. In past generations, someone in an entry-level position could work their way up the ladder simply through hard work and determination; whether or not one had credentials or a diploma mattered very little. This is not the case today. Higher education is now critical to obtaining a better job because the demand for skilled labor is rising. For this reason, the value that a degree offers is higher than that of one’s actual intelligence or merit. Furthermore, workers without college degrees will quickly be outpaced in position and salary by degree
College graduates, on average, make a whopping one million dollars more in lifetime earnings than those with a high school diploma. Those with a college degree now make $17,500 more per year than those without — a wage gap that's doubled in recent decades. Those without a degree are four times more likely to be unemployed.One of the biggest and most important reasons for anyone to attend college is the upper hand it gives with regards to jobs and career. A college graduate has a higher chance of landing a job when compared to an individual with a high school qualification. Further, a college graduate also has better options and opportunities to progress in their
In today’s society, a college degree has become a requirement in order to obtain a well occupied profession. Prior to the recession, which the study defines as the period between December 2007 and June 2009, bachelor's graduates were already more likely to be employed than were associate degree holders, who were more likely to be employed than those without any postsecondary degree. After the recession, employment of college graduates dropped 7 percent, while associate degree holders experienced an 11 percent drop, and employment of high school graduates fell 16 percent. The percent of people excluded from the workforce, meaning they were seeking work but couldn’t find it, rose 31 percent for college graduates, 37 percent for high school graduates, and 50 percent for associate degree graduates, though associate degree holders were still excluded at a lower rate than high school graduates (Tilsley, 2013).
By creating a niche market targeting specific Ivy League institutions, these famous corporations come to campus and hold receptions with career fairs nearly every week. By the step-by-step process, students will be fully prepared for applying to these corporations, but gradually picturing “the perfect lifestyle” that will win student’s hearts. Nevertheless, the perfect lifestyle was broken down to more than just knowledge and information retained. In Ho’s essay, she reveals the truth why students end up working at Wall Street eventually, With the truth listed, there are bunches of students lining behind Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley, seeking for opportunities. The lure of Wall Street gradually cut down the number of top students entering public service, health care, or other industries that are in need of talent.
Even though the rise in the number of college graduates had positively impacted the American economy by leading to the growth of the pay gap, yet it’s still not enough. The reason is that the short number of college graduates is mainly due to the lack of
Many young people think that obtaining a college degree is the best way—perhaps the only way—to get a good job anymore. So is it still possible to get a good job without one? According to Professor Blanche D. Blank, attaining a college degree doesn’t always guarantee success. In his published article “Degrees: Who Needs Them?”, he argues that American college is not teaching young adults the actual skills they need for the workforce, instead the education system is becoming a jumble of generalized credits that amount to a degree. College is becoming a mold for one to fit in the technological culture, rather than to release one to actively engage in the pursuit of knowledge. Blank begins building his credibility with personal experiences and
Why Focusing Too Narrowly In College Could Backfire by Peter Cappelli was very detailed about the author’s points in today’s society. I enjoyed reading this passage, because I agree with the author that there are not enough guaranteed jobs out there for students after they graduate. I have been experiencing this first hand because I will be graduating in May, and the job field is tough and very competitive. The author’s thesis in the passage is clear, “The economy is still shaky, and many graduating students are unable to find jobs that pay well, if they can find jobs at all.” I believe that professors need to tell their students more and prepare them more that the economy is very unstable at all times, and no job is ever promised or promised
Although the future of higher education may seem trivial, it is in fact crucial in terms of today’s concern over unemployment. With the way the job force has changed due to the fall of the economy, we can no longer rely on our trade or jobs that were lucrative and provided enough income for our families in the past. As it has been proven at Evergreen State College, “despite the university’s reputation as a countercultural bastion, 82 percent of its graduates found full-time employment within a year, and 93 percent of those who applied got into graduate schools” (188). This idea alone proves the fact that one has a larger change of attaining a job, if one has a college education. The notion of having a better likelihood of obtaining a job, or broadening my options, puts my mind at ease about unemployment.
Despite of whether going to college is worth it or not, recent college graduates have become more successful in their lives. Some people may think that attending college is a waste of time and money, while others feel that college gives them valuable skills in the real world. College will help the person gain the necessary work skills for his or her future job career. Moreover, the job that a person gets after college can outweigh the money and time the person spent in college. College graduates will be more favorable to have a better job than those who does not have a college degree. As our generation is rapidly changing, the work- force is getting tougher which means having a higher education is important in today’s world. Having a college degree is an obvious part of the candidate and is expected by the many employers. Nonetheless, going to college can also give students the opportunity network and develop personal connections among other students who are also interested in the career field.
Over the past decade, it has become evident to the students of the United States that in order to attain a well paying job they must seek a higher education. The higher education, usually a college or university, is practically required in order to succeed. To be able to attend these schools and receive a degree in a specific field it means money, and often a lot of it. For students, the need for a degree is strong, but the cost of going to college may stand in the way of a successful future. Each year the expense of college rises, resulting in the need for students to take out loans. Many students expect to immediately get a job after graduation, however, in more recent years the chances for college graduates to get a well paying job
In the competitive world today, having a college degree might not benefit a student as much as before, thus opening up numerous questions concerning its necessity. Not only is the number of students desperately trying to enroll in college increasing, but the tuition shoots up as well. However, will college enrollment necessarily be enough to increase your chances of attaining job security? The answer is hotly debated amongst adults and students alike, which opens up the second option for students, that is, joining the work force. Although this option is generally shunned by the new generation, the tough economy and slow restoration makes it quite a desirable choice at the moment. Joining the work force is a hard decision to make as it
Many recent college graduates have faced record levels of unemployment. This situation has lead people to question what they value about higher education. Some high school students and their parents are wondering if a college education is worth the cost. Others, however, believe that a college prepares students for more than just a job or career. Many people then present the counter argument that people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg did not have a college degree, but unlike them most people are not geniuses and do not have the same entrepreneurial opportunities available to them, let alone the innovative ideas and proper timing. A college education is worth the cost because it is a requirement for many jobs, college graduates make substantially more than high school graduates, and college provides more opportunities for personal growth and networking.
Lights! Camera! Wait. Each year vibrant college graduates parade across a ceremonial stage and into an unemployment line. The spur of their enthusiasm creates a profound myth that their college degree is a single path to career prosperity. The truth is, if they originally pursued their degree without the Lord God’s guidance, they will automatically stroll into an unfathomable experience that strips the value of their college accomplishment.
We have all heard the song from educators and parents alike who tell us that the key to success is; school, plus hard work, plus college, equals a good job. With fewer jobs available in the modern economy it is understandable why potential students might think of a different question, asking, “How do I become successful?” Singing to the novice learner seeking the fundamentals for success, Steinberg sarcastically responds, “Short of becoming a reality TV star, the answer is rote and… rather knee-jerk: Earn a college degree” (Steinberg 116) The internet is riddled with statistics proving that those who obtain a college degree, do in fact, earn more money than those without. Fig 1 demonstrates both higher earnings and lower unemployment; respectively, with levels of education. In contrast to these statistics Steinberg does not preach to those who are likely to end up in the green. Interestingly, he points out the length of time and extent of money wasted
In Robert E. Sullivan, Jr.’s “Greatly Reduced Expectations”, Sullivan discusses the lack of employment available to college graduates. Throughout the essay, testimonials are given by four college graduates who expected more opportunity when they graduated with a four year degree. I sympathize with these men and women who are working in jobs that do promote their ability.