Professor Elam

Thursday August 23, 2012

This author admits parents worry over rising tuition. He then concludes that 'a college degree' is still a great deal, needless to say he works at a college. This article makes the typical mistake of lumping all college degrees in the same category. This is incorrect. I like history but the chance that you will be as employable as an historian versus an accountant is pretty slim. 

He also makes the mistake of simply saying that all education results in better job prospects. The correct view is that an employable skill set in demand results in job opportunities. I regularly beat the drum about the importance of obtaining certifications to set yourself apart from the crowd. That continues to be more and more important in a tight job market. Indeed right here in San Antonio I am hearing from students that they are being told to obtain a certification before applying for a job. You heard it here first.