Infographic Says Career Specific Training Gives Job Seekers Advantage

Infographic Says Career Specific Training Gives Job Seekers Advantage Infographic Says Career Specific Training Gives Job Seekers Advantage Chicago-based Computer Systems Institute has created an infographic, Hire Education 4 Reasons Your Career Specific Training Makes you the Best Hire, that offers some data on why opting for vocational career training just may be the better route for landing a job post-graduation.Reason 1 More skills than the average graduate9 in 10 employees say colleges arent fully preparing grads for the workforce7 in 10 employers would hire someone without a bachelors degree as long as the candidate was a good fit or had great credentials91 percent of managers say I.T. certifications are a good way to judge a candidates valueReason 2 Require less on-the job trainingBecause grads from vocational schools already have job-specific training, theyll cost the company less money51 percent of jobs today have specific technical requirements60 percent of companies expe ct even more technical requirements 3-5 years from nowReason 3 Have career-specific experience63 percent of employers say recent graduates need to research the industry more thoroughly to improve their candidacyMost employers value experience over academicsIn the science/technology field, 50 percent of employers value experience while just 19 percent value academicsReason 4 Equipped to advance67 percent of I.T. professionals say that job-specific training has helped them get a raise/promotion27 percent of people with licenses or certifications earn more than those with bachelors degreesMen who have computer/information technology certificates can earn 72 percent more than those with associate degrees