Why is a college degree or certification important whether you know what you are doing or not?

Question

I have noticed that having a college or university degree makes such a big difference when looking for work. Some place won't even call you in for an interview if you don't have a degree etc.

But, still I really get the impression that some people have these degrees or certifications and are actually resting on their laurels while out of touch with what they are doing in some ways.

And what if you develop expertise in an area that is rarely given as a major in colleges yet still applicable to a variety of different career paths?

Looks like we have testimonials from both sides of the fences. Thanks to all!

I personally have never finished college training or certication. I did get 2nd initiation in Bhakti Yoga. Otherwise, I am self-taught.

I feel I have some learning disability for different reasons. That is another area of study.

There are some schools offering credits for life experience. But, their offers seem a little difficult and I personally believe much more work could be done to acknowledge life experience.

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Answer 1

Thomas Elva Edison did all without university degree. Others can also do. You can do it!! Good Luck. But every organisation has its own criteria. You can be self-employed.

Answer 2

There are some good reasons for seeking applicants who have a degree in higher education :

(a) The completion of a degree shows the ability to work and apply yourself toward long-term goals, managing time, and discipline.

(b) Employers wants employees who will succeed, rather than those who will need to be replaced in a few months or a year. A degree shows some level of competency as opposed to simply trusting or hoping the applicant will succeed.

You'll notice, both of these factors don't really address the actual education gained or degree held ... the degree itself is more important, as employers know much of the training and knowledge will be acquired on-the-job rather than from the previous time in a classroom setting.

Answer 3

Your 'impression' would be based on experiences you have had in your domain.
A degree from University prooves that you are committed towards education. you have chosen path of knowledge.
A course in degree makes you aware of the foundations of the field you choose, if not make you an expert. From here on you can build a good strucure of expertise. This is what good organisation seeks from prospective candidates.
One gets the feeling that the education is not important from the fact that some not so educated people get successful and educated people do not get so much of success and express the feeling of findiing themselves in a different world from the world of books.
But I strongly feel education is a must in long run.

Answer 4

I absolutely agree....with a more cerebral exchange of information, it may be more difficult and a resume is merely a calling card. However no knowing what your classifications are, but the beauty with which you speak, I sense that you should have little [problem in finding exactly what it is hat you need. ~ That includes satisfaction and desired opportunity as well...you are extremely well spoken and communication is 98% of it here in getting your foot in the door...just my opinion.

Answer 5

People generally want to see a degree or similar to prove that you can stick at something for a number of years through choice not necessity (like school). And also that in your adult years you can learn and be taught....

Answer 6

All college levels from respected colleges, pursued with due diligence, have "cost" in that they make pupils greater conscious of the international. despite if, on the instant such levels would desire to be accompanied by using some style of expert/graduate college (until the pupil is stepping right into a kin enterprise).

Answer 7

sadly enough, the degree often tells employers how trainable potential employees are. it often indicates dedication, willingness to learn, and how well they adapt to stressful situations. granted their majors and extracurricular activities are considered too, but much of the time, degrees are used to deduce abstractions as well. what they've studied indicates what they already know how to do and if there are internships it allows employers to tell exactly how much extra training the potential employee will require...the less training required the better, it seems.

Answer 8

from what i can see most ppl dont even use their degrees! lol they just use them in order to get jobs that dont even pertain to what they went to school for.