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 qualification. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent years,
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has shown an increasing interest in recruiting employees with better practical skills rather than the ones with academic qualifications.
While
this
may challenge the need for requiring educational degrees in order to enter the job market, I disagree that in the future the role of academical education might diminish. In today’s tough economy, choosing a career early on is considered common. Youngsters are more inclined to start earning money and to enter a workplace as soon as possible rather than spending their time and youth in prolonged academic courses. For these reasons, pragmatic short courses, which are cost-benefit and have momentary tangible results, have become a popular demand.
For instance
, these days cryptocurrency has become a source of investment and income for many people. It can be seen that many enter
this
field solely by attending a 1-week training program without any prior
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knowledge
regarding economic literacy or socio-political determinants of
this
market which, in my opinion, could work as a double-edged sword.
While
some might multiply their money, many may face failure or even bankruptcy.
However
, learning is considered a process, beginning
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acquiring
knowledge
and having comprehension, proceeding to
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this
imparted
knowledge
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eventually with creating new information and applying it in real-life situations.
Therefore
, I believe
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academic education is a vital component to obtain the above-mentioned steps, to have a deep conception of the field of occupation, and to facilitate the way towards a higher status with
better
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salary and income.
In other words
,
although
earning a living as soon as possible is salient, without proper education climbing the socio-economic ladder would become harder.
For instance
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another growing trend is the rise of cosmetic and aesthetic procedures. One of the challenges of
this
is the entrance of
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number of unqualified practitioners who do not have correct medical training to
this
industry
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simply learning under the supervision of another unlicensed worker or just taking a fast-track course. Despite the fact that these practitioners may have adequate hands-on skills, they do not have the required basic
knowledge
regarding
this
subject.
As a consequence
,
this
has led to a higher number of adverse effects and even death in some cases. In conclusion, having
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academical
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knowledge
and
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would never be completely replaced by
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short-time
,
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courses even though there has been a shift leaning toward the latter.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • practical skills
  • theoretical knowledge
  • hands-on experience
  • innovation
  • problem-solving
  • adaptation
  • real-world situations
  • virtual simulations
  • formal qualifications
  • certifications
  • standardizing competency
  • micro-credentials
  • online badges
  • baseline of knowledge
  • ethical practice
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