Do They Give Degrees in Fearing For Your Future?

This is supposed to be an exciting time in the lives of college graduates. I am seriously getting the impression that it is not. With thousands of students graduating from college in Illinois this year, they face the reality of the real world - and a disaster of an economy. I have spoken with two student teachers this week that are convinced they will not be teaching this upcoming year. I know people that are graduating with an MBA, and are going to continue waiting tables. What does our future hold for these graduates?

Look at it from an employers standpoint. 4,500 applicants for one single job opening. Of course, there are always employers who will look to hire someone for the least salary possible, but experience is priceless. Many college graduates are leaving schools with little or no job experience at all. Do they even have work ethics? I am sure they will work for less money, but will their lack of experience cost the company in the long run? Hiring someone who has experience lessens the risk of errors caused by lack of background and experience. This, however, will cost you in the pocketbook. Those people with experience have a lot more to offer a company from education, training or on the job skills. This experience is going to cost the employer some money. So, which way is the right way to go?

I am currently earning a Masters In Education. Is it the wrong thing to do while seeking employment still? Will a school turn me away due to my education affecting my salary? Will this put a hitch in the education system? Who wants to go to school and earn a degree that they can't use? Who will continue their education in a field where they cannot get a foot in the door? Hopefully, our economy will turn around soon In May, the unemployed work force will grow yet again. College graduates are eager to get married, have kids, and start families. Are they supposed to do this while paying back their college loans on their "burger flipping" salary? The next few years of graduates are really going to have to market themselves. What is it that they will do to make themselves stand out in that group of 4,500 applicants?