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Lifelong Learning Will Be Critical For Career
Success
People with multiple talents are preferred candidates.
Training on new processes, changes, and technology will continue
throughout one's work life.
People capable of performing multiple tasks aren't as prone to layoffs
and downsizing.
[See keeping a job]
Best Jobs Will Go To Occupations In High
Demand
Engineering, computer based occupations, technical backgrounds,
marketing, and finance majors appear to be in greatest demands, according
to employers.
Be Prepared To Start At The Bottom Of
Organizations
Even graduates with top-class standing will start on lower
rungs of corporate ladders and be required to work their way into
higher level positions by demonstrating hard work and outstanding
job performance.
Is Education Worth The Time & Effort
Average Wages… Census
2000
| Education Level |
Average Time Taken to Acquire (starting
from Junior High Graduation) |
Average Hourly Income |
Average Yearly Income |
Years working |
Lifetime Earnings |
Income Difference |
| H.S. Drop Out | less than 4 years | $7.75 | $16,121 | 40 | $644,840 |
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| H.S. Graduate | 4 years | $11.81 | $24,572 | 40 | $982,880 | $338,040 |
| Some College | less than 6 years | $12.96 | $26,958 | 40 | $1,078,320 | $95,440 |
| Associate Degree | 6 years | $15.46 | $32,152 | 40 | $1,286,080 | $207,760 |
| Bachelor Degree | 8 years | $25.40 | $52,833 | 40 | $2,113,320 | $827,240 |
| Masters Degree | 10 years | $26.75 | $55,641 | 40 | $2,225,640 | $112,320 |
| Doctoral Degree | 12 - 14 years | $41.75 | $86,833 | 40 | $3,473,320 | $1,247,680 |
| Professional | 10 - 12 years | $48.55 | $100,987 | 40 | $4,039,480 | $566,160 |
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