In today's job market, it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future job applicants may not need any formal qualifcations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is true that when applying for a

job

, potential candidates with practical skills are valued more than those with only academic qualifications. While I admit that in some cases, experience may come before theoretical

knowledge

, I do not agree with those who claim that there will not be a need for formal qualifications in the

future

. Some people speculate that in the

future

, employers are more likely to overlook candidates’ academic background, not requiring any formal

degree

. Their strongest argument is that most jobs in the

future

will be computerized, requiring IT skills from potential employees. It is true that even today when applying for IT-related jobs, candidates’ practical skills and previous work experience are valued higher than their formal qualifications.

However

,

this

is not always the case, especially with high-profile IT companies. Most silicon valley technology giants

such

as Google and Facebook still recognize the importance of academic excellence, requiring

job

applicants to have a formal

degree

from top schools in the field. It is

also

argued that given the popularity of a university

degree

, most

job

applicants are on a level playing field.

Therefore

,

future

employers are predicted to show preference for practical skills over theoretical

knowledge

.

Nevertheless

, in my opinion, for blue-collar jobs, formal qualifications will always remain a minimum requirement, and practical skills will be considered only when the minimum requirements are met.

Moreover

, it is undeniable that there are some professions that one cannot do away with a university

degree

. Take, doctors,

for example

. Without the necessary background

knowledge

and theory, one cannot apply for a

job

in

this

field. In conclusion, while some people feel, given the nature of some professions,

future

employers may not require an academic

degree

, I still believe that having theoretical

knowledge

will remain a fundamental requirement for most blue-collar jobs.