What jobs really require college degrees?

[richardhutnik]

Kasz216 said:

He exaggerates, but I get his meaning.

Most jobs don't require a college degree... then again, like it states, it sure as hell helps as it shows that you are hardworking, focused and can accomplish something.

After all you need SOMETHING to decide between people, because for every Norio Ogha there are a dozen "guy who's so bad and unoteworthy I don't even have an name i can put in to use as an example."

That's why people want college degress to be harder to obtain... because they're mostly indicators of effort in most fields.  Hell you'd be shocked just how many PHD candidates drop out after they've completed all their classes because they can't just get over the hump that is their disertation.

I do agree the original article is a bit over the top, but it does bring into question exactly the overfocus on college.  Society has gotten lazy to use college degrees as screen tools, and the cost of getting one should end up making people think about whether they are needed or not.