2006-12-22 05:07:24 · 15 answers · asked by tan 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It *should* but that doesn't mean that it does. What most employers want is someone who can think on their own and think critically and solve problems. Some college professors try to teach those skills. Some believe that those skills can't be taught (I disagree - I think some people have a natural talent for it, but that it can be nurtured and fostered in an academic environment).
If your school just teaches you facts and tests you with a multiple choice exam, they are not preparing you for the real world. If your teachers/professors regularly make you think beyond the basic facts, then they probably are preparing you for the real world and a successful career.
2006-12-22 05:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sort of. Education gives you the basic knowledge and an opportunity to be creative and experiment. That often gives you extra skills to begin a sort of internship or apprentice ship that actually prepares you for a career.
In some trade school professions (like to be a chef, for example) your last 6 weeks of the course is a more real world environment that helps you feel prepared. For Doctors it s a few years of internship. In Business you get a job in corporate america at an entry level position and apprentice that way and work your way up or gain the skills to open your own business. Even as a waitress you would shadow another waitress for 2 weeks to apprentice.
So, I guess the answer really no. College gives you a chance to further explore your area of expertise, which gives you an edge in the marketplace, but nothing prepares you for a career like working in the actual business environment.
Peace!
2006-12-22 13:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a college education is a piece of paper saying that you dedicated 4 years beyond high school. It's just saying that you are capable of learning. There are a few exceptions, like with doctors. Most carrers are on-the-job training. Most of the stuff you learn in college you won't ever need again.
2006-12-22 13:11:02 · answer #3 · answered by angie20k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what you are studying and what are you aspirations for the future. Make sure you get a college degree or at least attend college since that will improve your odds of career success a LOT more than without it.
2006-12-22 13:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by Shaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your serious about an education then read, travel, and find your interest. Then stick to that subject. Read on your own. Become the expert on your interest.
2006-12-22 13:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by LuckyChucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It prepares you for being able to quickly learn the job on the job.
2006-12-22 13:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does you get a job a lot faster then people who don,t have a education
2006-12-22 13:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by pattibcacl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it does. Be sure to practice in a very sincere voice, Would you like fries with that?
2006-12-22 13:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by beeotch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. Education lacks real world experience.
2006-12-22 13:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by Soundguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No............YOU must be proactive and know what career you want to enter and take the required courses/training.
2006-12-22 13:09:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋