Are College Graduates More Likely to Land a Job? (The Bureau of Labor Says So)

Its there mindset that has changed, thats what changes the world around them.

obviously.

Not at all. Unless you choose to make it an obvious fact, which is a foolish mistake to make, train wreck.

Absolutely. The proof is undeniable. A degree is better than no degree.

In some places, good luck in the rest of the world.

my husband had 8 degrees and has been out of work for over a yr. so having college under ur belt doesn't matter.

YOU ARE VERY RIGHT !!! I was told that most jobs are now in the "service sector"............A.K,A McDONALDS, BURGER KING...........GET THE DRIFT ???

NO UNTIL OBAMA GETS OUT!!!

Too bad having Obama Derangement isn't a job, you conservatives would be fully employed and have lots of overtime.

[...]!!YOU SHOULD HAVE PICKED HILLARY!!!!

If squealing and bedwetting paid Liberals would each and everyone be 1% ters

Really dont see how thats going to effect, the entire world.
Really, you seem to think your country stands alone or above us or something?

Spain sucks anyways...America always having to either kicks its ass or help it out. BTW how is that socialism working???LMAO....Run out of other peoples money did you? Well now you want a handout????You are a good little welfare country!!!

Does this mean that we're spending more tax $ to educate than there are jobs??? Talk about job security.....

More likely yes but these days that's still not good.

Depending on what they plan to do.

For example: Accounting major. At present, a large number of these jobs are listed. Without a degree and/or 5 years experience, you won't even get your application in the door.

Then there's what my best friend is doing: Trade Electrician. No degree required - the program educates and trains him all at the same time.

So, it just depends.

You're more likely to land a job if you can say "would you like fries with that burger". Otherwise, if you don't mind relocating to either China, Mexico or India that's where all our corporations are sending American jobs too.

Are most college students likely to graduate? No.

If an employer is going to choose between two people with the same level of experience, but one person has been to college whereas one's only graduated from highschool, who will that employer choose? In most cases, graduation from college with GOOD grades will heighten you chances of getting a job.

Thats not true....I know some one with experienc over 10 years and gradusted with honors top 1% of class...Magna cum laude, but because they are over 40, they aren't getting calls....They have all the qualifications an employer normally seeks, but no calls...Whats the problem?...age discrimination?...

Key word being "someONE". Your one person doesn't mean anything. What the poster said IS true statistically.

Ticlo7 understands exactly what I meant...There is no absolutes in the job market...There are more variables than a degree and experience....The key word ISN'T some ONE...There are MANY in the job market WITH the same problem....Lil girl...

Absolutely, however statistically people with a degree have better chances...old lady? Was that really necessary? I mean seriously, being rude at your age? No *take the misguided youth under your wing* nonsense for you, eh? Judgment and insults all the way for you! Yeah, that will help my generation. Nice job.

Age discrimination does happen. It depends on the job, but I did say most cases, not all. Unfortunately there are times like the one you said where experience and graduation won't help.

You got my point...I see alot of this....they have many years experience and the degree with honors but NO calls...

Generally speaking, a degree will move you up higher in the call list. Having some sort of experience when you graduate helps a lot.. I worked my way through college so I had a good amount of experience once I graduated. Graduating with three years of professional experience put me way ahead of my peers and meant more money in my pocket.

Since there is only two choices I had to go with Yes. BUT, getting a job and especially a good-paying one depends on the degree area. Pick a good field. Minor in what you have an interest in. Degrees in Math, physics, chemistry, banking & finance, law, medicine, etc. Getting a primary degree in a lesser field?? you'll be living with your parents and many have ridiculous loans to pay back.

Well..yes and no.

If you're taking a very liberal arts degree as much as its great and all...you're not going to find a job in your field easily. But if it was a degree in a field that we sorely need or have a shortage of then yeah.

On the other hand if you're career path is more at the skilled jobs then trade school will be the best for you. And salaries of those who're high up in the cahin in the skilled jobs can get paid as much as a CEO last I checked.

It depends on what your field and career is, and what you want to do in your life. Don;t write off the trade jobs, they're actually a good career path. Similarly don't write off college as just a piece of paper, it actually works for certain fields. The only problem is that university costs way way too much. Its why doctors always charge high fees, they have debts to pay off.

It appears you have none....So you support limited knowledge and the traditional good ole boy system?..

Ever notice how ALL the morons destroying this country have college "educations"? ANYTHING you can learn in college you can learn by doing research on your own, WITHOUT the Frankfurt School propaganda and indoctrination.

Maybe not right away but there are companies that are growing, tapping new markets and they need trained professionals, particularly recent grads who initially work for less and can help them grow.

You hit the nail on the head, those that will work for less and follow their ground rules without question.....

The new jobs that are coming out are mostly industrial jobs around Alabama. An they work you like slave labor. An you don't need a college degree for most of them.

Is this the "Federal Bureau of Labor?" They are supposed to say crap like that.

Somebody said it already, "it depends on what you are majoring in." I think we are going to need an increase of psychologist. People are doing some crazy things lately. An we need those shrinks to figure out what the hell is wrong with all of them.

BS, tons of jobs in computer science. We have to import people to fill them.

not in this market...

So far as I know, better educated equals better employed. The only contradiction I've seen to this is that the better educated may take a few months longer to land their higher paying jobs.

If they get an in-demand degree, not basket weaving 101.