There exist two different assumptions among individuals about acquiring a good job. On one hand, there are people who feel obtaining a degree certificate from a university is a better way to get a job. On the other hand, others feel gaining experience and inculcating soft skills plays a prime role.
The current generation thinks holding a degree from a renowned university helps to acquire a good job. Firstly, companies look for graduates who have the potential to work for them, without a relevant degree it is impossible to land into a dream job. Secondly, universities provide required training for students who lack skills which help them build intellectual skills. Thirdly, students completing the university education are treated way more mature, accountable and professional.
There are other halves of the generation who believe gaining experience and developing soft skills has greater impact. Students having experience can easily handle tough situations and deadlines in an organization. Corporate world select students on the basis of their communication skills, as it shows how clearly an individual can express their views or opinions, an important skill used for communicating with clients. To give an example, I have a cousin who doesn’t hold a university degree but still works as an IT analyst with a high salary package; she has incredible soft skills and built numerous projects that fascinated the organization.
To my extent, having experience and soft skills is equally important to completing university education. Universities provide students with the technical skills and encourage them to build cutting-edge projects, whereas having experience in the field one is interested in will add additional weightage to their job. The employee having good soft skills are more likely to land in their dream job.