Why College Doesn’t Equal Success | Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr, SC

Contrary to popular belief, people can succeed without obtaining a college degree. For the most part, not all careers require one, and some people with degrees remain unemployed. In some cases, the absence of a degree can prevent higher wages and opportunities, but for the most part, it doesn’t determine everything. In this article, you will learn why college is not always a catalyst for success.

College Doesn’t Guarantee a Career

Many high school students think that after four to six years of working on an undergraduate degree, they will have a job and a college diploma. Unfortunately, according to recent data, around 5.4% of graduates have yet to find a job. Another thing that new graduates can’t guarantee is a job in a field related to their degree. According to a survey, over 20% of recent college graduates said they couldn’t find a job in their chosen area.

Furthermore, almost half of recent graduates aren’t using their degrees in their current job roles. Most people usually take around three to six months after getting their degree to find a job. For others, it may take longer.

Some Jobs Don’t Require a Degree

Around 36% of the currently available jobs require no education beyond high school. This means that a little over a third of positions could be filled by individuals without a college degree.

Although it doesn’t mean that degree holders won’t look for a job, around 40% of recent college graduates are currently underemployed because they’re working in positions that don’t require a college degree.

Skills are Preferred

Employers may spend varying amounts of time reviewing a candidate’s resume depending on the company and their various factors, such as the title and the number of applicants.

Regardless of whether or not you have a degree, your resume should contain all the necessary skills to impress the potential employer. Having the required skills and education is very important for most companies, but for individuals without a degree, having exceptional abilities can help you land a job.

Alternative Education Options

A survey conducted by a company revealed that 94% of parents expect their children to go to college after graduating high school. If you’re unsure that college is for you, don’t despair. There are many other ways to get the skills and knowledge that will allow you to excel in the future. Spending the next few years studying at a traditional university won’t prepare you for a bright future, but other viable options can.

About Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr, SC

Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr., SC is a registered nurse in Georgia specializing in advanced cardiovascular life support, basic life support, and CPR and AED. Wayne also holds a certification in Stroke Scale from NIHSS. Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr. began his education career at Piedmont Technical College, where he earned a degree in Nursing in December 2019. He is currently completing his BSN with The University of Alabama and will graduate in August 2021. Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr. also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Political Science from Furman University and a Master in Public Administration from Clemson University.

Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr. knows that when he is working in healthcare, each patient is unique and deserves to be treated as such. Not only is he dedicated to their physical health, but Wayne also prides himself on caring for the whole individual. Wayne specifically works in the ICU and medical-surgical departments, where he typically sees patients who have experienced trauma or recently had invasive surgery. That’s the time you would want a caring professional, and Gregory Jr. is just that!

Today, Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr. works as the owner of Gregory Equipment Sales in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a role he’s held since 2014. Wayne Emerson Gregory Jr., SC is a compassionate and committed healthcare professional. He cares deeply about each and every patient and strives to make their experience as enjoyable as possible.

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