Education Vs. Experience: What are Employers Really Looking For?
Which holds more value to an employer, education or experience? Over the years, many strong cases have been made supporting each side of this debate. Factors like rising costs of education and shrinking job markets have created a fluctuation in opinions along the way. Of course, there are some professions that absolutely require some sort of professional accreditation or license. Putting aside those professions that absolutely must have a degree, this is still a valid debate. There are two clear sides here, each one valid. On the one hand, you have the argument that an education is required if a young person is to have any kind of future. Good jobs are hard to come by and the competition is fierce. On the other hand, many believe there is no better school than on-the-job training. Actually doing something in real life will never be matched by hearing about it or simulating it, and the weeks of job placement at the end of the study semester cannot compete with actual job experience. Let
