Many believe that having an excellent university degree leads people to get a good job. I disagree with that statement, considering modern job requirements. First, a degree itself is just a foundation for getting a job, not a guarantee; secondly, modern jobs more often choose people with strong portfolios than those with degrees from famous universities.
A degree provides a foundation for employment, but it does not ensure job placement. This is because, when entering university, students learn more technically about their degree. It is different from senior high school, where one learns mostly theory and less technical material. For example, some people graduate from institutes of technology, which are popular nowadays, but this does not guarantee that everyone from those universities will instantly get a job.
Modern recruitment increasingly favors candidates who can showcase their abilities through a strong portfolio. Not all students from good universities possess strong skills after graduation. To prove their skills, students must have a substantial portfolio of work they have built. This is evident in computer science jobs like web designer or game developer. For example, in Japan, many jobs state that the required skills extend beyond graduation from a specific major.
In conclusion, a good university degree does not instantly guarantee a job; it is only a foundation. A strong portfolio, proving one’s skills, is more important.