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Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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At some point in their lives, all people face the challenge of entering the labour market, hoping to find a great
job
.
However
, there is an ongoing debate about what future employers look for, a
university
education
 or hands-on
experience
. In my opinion, it all depends on the nature of the
job
 one aspires to. Thinking about various occupations, it becomes clear that certain jobs require a
university
degree
 in a relevant subject from anyone who wants to enter that career path.
This
 condition is clearly stated in the
job
 adverts, and for
such
 jobs no amount of work
experience
 can replace a higher
education
. Examples of
such
 occupations are doctors and engineers. A nurse who has been working in a hospital for ten years will not become a doctor.
This
 is because these professions require highly specialised knowledge that can only be gained
though
by means of; with aid of; through the act or agency of; "destroyed by fire"
through
 many years of higher
education
.
However
, not all jobs are like that. In some industries, work
experience
 seems more valuable than a
degree
. When I worked in a bank, some of our managers, who had only secondary
education
, were promoted to top positions because they knew how the department works inside out. They clearly had an advantage over those with a master’s
degree
 who had just joined the bank. From
this
 example, it is obvious that some jobs require extensive knowledge of the business, and in
such
cases employers
Accept comma addition
cases, employers
 will favour those with several years of
experience
 over fresh
university
 graduates. In conclusion, it seems there is no single path to getting a great
job
. While a
university
degree
 is a prerequisite for some jobs, work
experience
 may be more important for others. Researching the typical requirements for desired positions will help one to make the right choice.

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