Article Summary 12: Room For Improvment

Epstein, Jennifer. "Room For Improvment." Inside Higher Ed 21 Feb. 2010. Web. 28 Feb. 2010.

Many employers are finding that college is not preparing students for the real world economy right now. Hiring is very low at the moment, and education is not preparing students for the actual requirements that employers are going to be asking for. Most employers are looking for students to have better writing, oral, and critical thinking skills. These can all be achieved through internships and getting experience in the field that they hope to pursue. It is disappointing that so many employers find that college students do not actually have the skill set required to succeed today. Instead of the more specific subject education of the past many believe a more broad education even at the college level would benefit students.

Employers also look at the level of education that you complete. Now employers are more likely to hire someone who has gained there bachelors degree instead of someone with an associates or a high school diploma. Having some form of higher education is becoming more competitive, and it is more important than ever to get as much school completed as possible. People are being put out into the work force without any knowledge of what they are really getting themselves into, and colleges are failing in their purpose.