Biggest DIfference Between Going to College and Having a Job

oldfort
Sun, 02 Dec 2007 09:05:48 +0000

Job expects you to have 60 to 80% of knowledge, and they will probably train you the remainder. As an example, as an adminstrative assistant, you would expect to be organized, know how to use Word, Excel, etc. They would show you the company directory, how to turn on your computer, and various company’s procedures. They may even send you to classes to train you to be an Executive Assistant. But they wouldn’t necessary train you to become a Programmer, Portfolio Manager, or Engineer.

In school, you are coming in with 20% of knowledge and you will be taught the other 80%. You are paying for the knowledge in school, and your job is paying you for your expertise. Therefore you go to school first for the training you want for your job, then you get a job that will pay you back for your investment.