Three-quarters of job seekers surveyed say an advanced degree would help in their search.
By Garry Kranz Comments 0 | Recommend 0
Education and Employability: Landing the perfect job requires good timing and
a bit of luck, especially with worries abounding about the U.S. economy.
Increasingly, however, job seekers realize the necessity of continuing education
in achieving their career goals, according to a new survey. More than
three-quarters of people polled by San Diego-based Morefocus Group say having an
advanced college degree would aid their job search. Among people with no college
credits to their name, a whopping 92 percent say their level of education is a
“major disadvantage” in competing for jobs. The online survey took place during
six weeks and coincided with end-of-semester job hunting.
Those currently employed also show interest in higher education, albeit to a
lesser degree. More than 42 percent say they likely or definitely will consider
attending college part time while continuing to work. Online coursework is the
preferred method, cited by 73 percent of this group. Only 16 percent say they
favor campus-based classes. The full results of the research are expected to be
released later this year.
Workforce Management contributing editor Garry Kranz is based in Richmond, Virginia. E-mail editors@workforce.com to comment.
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