Why College Degrees Shouldn’t Be Required For Entry Level Jobs & Unveiling the Truth Behind ”Highest Paying Jobs for College Grads” (DF#101)

In this episode, we're diving deep into thought-provoking topics that challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to education and job prospects.  First, we delve into the fascinating evolution of job requirements and how college degrees transformed from a luxury to a near-necessity in the professional world.  Then, we discuss why a college degree shouldn't be necessary for every job, especially at the entry-level. We'll delve into the benefits of skills-based hiring, the changing landscape of work, and the pitfalls of overly relying on credentials. Finally, we dive into numerous articles about “high paying jobs for workers with (or without) college degrees”. We’ll see how accurate those are and learn which high-paying jobs actually require a college degree. Tune in to this eye-opening episode of the Degree Free Podcast as we challenge the status quo and explore the changing dynamics of college and employment.  Join us as we strive to empower individuals and encourage a more inclusive and nuanced perspective on Degree Free career development! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: degreefree.co Join the Degree Free Network and get the support you need to get hired, get that promotion, and achieve your career goals! You’ll get access to our free resources such as the 5 Degree Free Pathways and 7 Day Get Hired Challenge Course: degreefree.co/network Learn job hunting skills and learn how to land your dream job in 7 days: https://degreefree.co/gethired/ Starting your degree free journey but don't know where to start? Check out our free ‘5 Degree Free Pathways’ Course:  degreefree.co/pathways Thinking of changing your career path but don't know where to start? Check out our job change accelerator course: degreefree.co/jobchange