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.

It is not a secret that all people need, at some time in their life, begin to
work
dreaming to find a great job.
Nevertheless
, exist an interesting discussion about what the employers are looking for, university education or
work
experience
. In my opinion, it all depends on the nature of the position. Regarding different occupations is clear that certain jobs require
a
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academy
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degree
, sometimes a specialization or even a Master's
Degree
.
This
condition is clear in the recruitment processes, and for these ,jobs
no
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work
background can replace higher education. Examples of
such
occupations are doctors and engineers. A construction worker who has been working in the industry for ten years, will not become a civil engineer, no matter the
experience
that he has.
This
is because these professions require highly specialized knowledge that can only be acquired through many years of higher education.
On the other hand
, in some industries,
work
practice is more valuable than a
degree
.
For example
, in businesses
such
as insurance companies, some experienced sellers who only have secondary training, may be promoted to senior positions as
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Sales Managers, because they have a deep knowledge of how the department works. They clearly have a huge advantage over those with a
degree
who has just joined the company.
Therefore
, it is obvious that some jobs require extensive knowledge of the business, and in these cases, employers will prefer those with several years of
experience
over fresh academy graduates. In conclusion,
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apparently
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there is not a single way to obtain a great job. While a university
degree
is a prerequisite for some
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,
work
experience
may be more important for others. I would highly recommend finding out what it is
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desired activity and knowing the requirements to be able to obtain it, can certainly help to make the best decision
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