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Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, others believe that it would be better to go straight into work and get experience instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

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 discussions between proponents arguing that finishing tertiary education is undoubtedly the most efficient
way
 to find a good job position and opponents who
believes
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 that gaining actual
experience
 can
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 best one
instead
.
This
 essay will discuss both views but ultimately side with those that believe in
university
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 degree as a
way
 to obtain a good career. Many people feel that trying to get a good occupation straight after finishing high school can be the fastest
way
 to get a step ahead of their future co-workers,
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 they are still studying, gaining
experience
 and landing great job positions. To a certain extent, there is some truth in
this
 since getting direct competence from a workplace can be a very efficient
way
 to gain soft skills and good relationship networking.
However
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 it could be argued that the majority of professions need
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solid preparation that goes beyond
experience
 in order to be conducted. Doctors, lawyers, teachers, engineers,
as well as
 many others, must have
an
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excellent and solid preparation that goes far beyond
experience
 so that they can have access to their careers and offer their services legally. Gaining a university degree will allow them to show their hard work
as well as
 their countless
competences
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 and their invaluable knowledge making them immediately more trustworthy
to
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 the eyes of those who intend to hire them
as well as
 to their future clients.
Although
 both sides make very good points, it is
also
 arguably generally correct to suggest that having a
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 school degree can be essential or at least propaedeutic to those aiming for a good job positioning by giving them an excellent advantage over those who have not.
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  • higher education
  • specialized fields
  • job prospects
  • earning potential
  • formal education
  • networking opportunities
  • career advancement
  • practical skills
  • work environment
  • financial independence
  • high costs
  • skills and experience
  • formal education
  • prioritize
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