There is a debate about whether completion of university education ensures a guarantee of a good job or whether gaining work experience after school would be better for long-term sustainability in the job market. I strongly believe that achieving a university degree is more beneficial, as it provides specialization in different fields that are demanded as the minimum eligibility criteria for prestigious jobs, and it provides vast knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in the related field.
To start with, most good-profile job positions demand a specific bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree from a university in different fields, including medical, engineering, social science, law, etc., as minimum eligibility for job application. In addition, university courses also include curriculum such as dissertations, internships, conferences, etc. For instance, posts for assistant professor or high school teacher in different subject areas require a master’s degree along with additional courses such as a PhD and BEd. For example, some of my friends secured assistant professor jobs after completing their master’s and PhD degrees.
Additionally, today’s world is the era of innovation, where achievement of a higher position requires application of one’s individual capabilities, such as innovative inputs, critical thinking ability, problem-solving, project handling, etc. For instance, in the software sector, newer software is being developed every day. A person without strong knowledge and depth in this subject will fail to sustain in this competitive field. Another example: the vaccines for infections such as the corona vaccine were invented by highly knowledgeable scientists.
In conclusion, although starting a job after school may have its own benefits, such as a reduced financial burden of college fees, my experience suggests that completion of a university degree provides the surety of positional achievement.