Ronald Bohannon

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Salt Lake Community College
3320 S. 5600 W.
West Valley, UT 84120

Dear Classmate and Instructor Ron Bohannon

Whats really waiting for me? Whats waiting for me is statistics, Can I actually get
this job? all statistics but regardless of that confidence is what I need aside from
expectations. Can I truly get my dream job?
Sincerely,
-Gabriel Silva

Gabriel Silva

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English 1010-076
Salt Lake Community College
SWV Room: 124
21 June 2016
Can your Dream Job become a Reality?
New studies and surveys show that they are as low as 18%, the job market for the
college grads is looking fairly grim. In other countries the chances are even lower,
the demand for jobs are going up every year with no permanent answer from the
Government. It is said that the old generation always paves the way for the new; I
refuse to believe that this is what they meant. As a current college student this
worries me, I not only worry for myself but for the generations to come, the
population will continue to grow and so will the job demands and along with the
technological advancements of our current generation the demand for an actual
living person to work will decrease.
The job market in our states is horrendous but, in other countries the job market is
at its all-time low and in no way is in the same ball park as the United States. The
UK is having more and more transfer students from the United States coming
looking for jobs and are profiting greatly from these international students coming
abroad. Although some 1 in 9 students look into the UK job market it is still a very
aggressive one at that, but for how long will the UK be able to carry us in this
unfortunate reality. Talking on jobs in the past few years there have been millions of

technological advancements generating new jobs for countless people, I want to see
how long this will last. Women in the economy today have a equal chance of getting
a job contrary to popular belief since the new outlook on
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Women and equality women are being hired more and more. It would have
been harder for women to acquire a job 20 years with the same chances as opposed
to a male.
As Im doing this Im making sure not only to help my point but to see past it
and find out what other alternatives are there in the world today. I must say it was
difficult for me to find something to deny my topic saying that were going to be fine
looking for a job after college, as I said I did put in alternatives in my quotes to
negate my topic hopefully its enough for everyone to see how your Dream Job is
not as improbable as a dream but still will be a challenge for us. Understanding how
the job market works and how to reassure your place in the ever growing workforce
is accompanied by hundreds of articles telling you exactly how to acquire a job
today. Even though there are thousands of people helping everyone on this problem
the demand for certain jobs are not going to diminish not with the statistics shown
today, of course with this thought we have to look to other countries for jobs and
even then we have to seek out jobs that dont have a time constraints. Talking
about what chances we have and what are my advantages, brought me to an article
stating that;
[1]Only about 25 percent of students say they were able to parlay an internship
into a real job. Students obtaining graduate degrees this year are actually managing

to fare slightly worse than college grads. A mere 13 percent of graduate degree
recipients will be starting real jobs after they receive their diplomas, according to
the survey. (Eric Owens).
This made me think about how if this keeps going any generation following will have
a lower chance of getting their Dream Job and only 13% of the full total 100% of
college grads will have a statistical advantage for a job dont forget this was back in
2015 just a month and a year shy of today
Looking into this further I found an Article on CBSNews and I quote,
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[2] Among the 2,134 workers surveyed, 47 percent of college graduates did not
find a first job that was related to their college major. What's more, 32 percent of
college grads said that they had never worked in a field related to their majors
(Lynn OShaughnessy).
As of 2013 32% of us wouldve gone years before even seeing our Dream Job.
Continuing on with my research I wanted to see if the percentages of acquiring a
job in the past was also as difficult for graduates today I ended up reading an article
about this and talking as far back as 1994 and I quote,
[3] Without a doubt, graduates had it better twenty years ago. In 1994,
about 87 percent of BA's were working either full or part-time a year after
graduation, according to the Department of Education. About 8.4 percent were out
of the labor force, in most cases because they'd returned to school. Just 4.4 percent
were outright unemployed. It's safe to assume that the recent BLS figures have

brightened up a bit over the course of our slow but steady jobs recovery. Yet any
way you slice it, there are far more jobless college grads around than the United
States is used to seeing (Jordan Weissmann).
Another article in 2013, its clearly quoted that in the 20 years before, the hiring of
college grads was better than todays percentage, stating that the United States is
not accustomed to the low figures of 2013.
Reading through countless articles I kept thinking okay well these percentages are
really low but is anyone in the Supreme Court or the White House trying to do
anything about this, after a little more searching I found on Huffington Post by
William McGuinness

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[4] The data calls into question a national education platform that says higher
education is better in an economy that favors college graduates. President Obama
has challenged the nations universities to increase the number of degrees they
grant by using federal funding as an incentive in a race-to-the-top-styled program.
On the campaign trail, he outlined his administrations goal to boost the countrys
college graduation rate to 60 percent by 2020 In 2010, 39.3 percent of adults
between the ages of 25 and 34 had a post-secondary degree, up from 38.8 percent
in 2009. While the rate has creeped up steadily since 2008, underemployment has
kept pace, according to Vedders research the report found that the number of

college grads will grow by 19 million between 2010 and 2020, while the number of
jobs requiring that education is expected to grow by less than 7 million(William
McGuinness).
Practically President Obamas Race-to-the-Top-Styled Program, Along with an
expected 19 million college graduate growth between 2010 and 2020, the job
market will be an endless battle of who can get there first.
After reading on about President Obamas system I thought well okay we have
problems but what if its not just only an overabundance of college grads but
because not all graduates are able to take a or keep a job, I ended up finding a blog
on this subject stating that,
[5] As written in this article for the Harvard Business Review, even if you are
confident in your abilities, it can seem like you wont get hired (or even considered)
for a job opening if you dont meet one hundred percent of the necessary
qualifications (Kellen McKillop).

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So to speak If I had confidence it wont matter unless I have qualifications for
the job, reading this I acknowledge that I may have a chance getting despite the
studies going on, Ill just need the degree and a can do attitude and I may get the
job.

As off today were less able to find a job in our country , so I tried to see any
neighboring countries are taking in fresh graduates I went in searching with the
thought that Europe and Asia wont be able to piggy back us forever and I found
exactly what I was looking for, The Student states that;
[6] In the 2015 Times Higher Education employability rankings, which measures
graduate prospects for each major university around the world, the top 50 places
were dominated by universities in just a handful of countries. The US and UK took
most of the top spots, and the only other countries to have a significant presence in
the table were France, Germany, Australia, China and Canada ( Lawrence
Wakefield).
Other than the US and the UK, after college Ill have better job opportunities in
France, Germany, Australia, China and Canada. Sites like these that are focused on
bettering our chances at a job and should be studied like the bible. This article was
published barely 3 months ago so I can to a conclusion that okay this must have not
been the first time someone has talked about Europe and Asia with their labor force
percentages. I was looking through earlier articles in The Guardian and in 2014
theres a subject on the UK will have to let go International students in six months
time depending on their major and I quote;

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[7] Given that the UK graduate job market is hardly at its healthiest - latest
data from the Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education survey shows that the
median salary of employed graduates from full-time courses six months after
graduation was 20,000 - this means that many overseas students will be heading
home shortly after handing their graduation gown and mortarboard back to the hire
shop Despite all this, the UK is expected to retain its position as the second
strongest market after the US, attracting an extra 126,000 international students,
according to a study by the British Council's education intelligence service(Louise
Tickle).
In the UK I have a better chance of finding a job than in the US, even though Ill be
out of one in half a year, the chances of getting hired in a new one are still higher
than expected. Okay Ive established that we dont have the capabilities of getting a
permanent job in the neighboring. How can we as a people look past Who can help
us and we should start thinking short term and I thought What if my goal of my
dream job wasnt set, what if Im still working towards it? This sparked more
interest of this subject and I remember reading a page on How I shouldnt focus on
my Dream Job straight out of college. The following quotes are by Lydia Dallett and
she says that;
[8] 1. Forget landing your dream job. Focus on what can get you there in the
future. While your first job can serve as a springboard for your professional future,
it's not going to make or break your career, and it certainly won't be your last.
"There is a fear in deciding what to pursue, and a fear that the choice will be right or
wrong," says Lori Balantic, a senior associate director in Connecticut Colleges
career counseling program. But choosing a first job isn't an indictment on your
future, she says. Rather, it's a chance to explore a new field, build a network, and

gain skills and insight that will serve you regardless of where your career path
goes(Lydia Dallett)

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Not having my dream job straight out of college is horrible, but my first job
wont be my last. There are articles like these all over and will help current and
future college graduates to see a bright side to these problems.
I was thinking on technology and its ever growing job demand and I wanted to see
if it had any effect on the job market and find if it hindered us or helped us, theres
an article in The Guardian by Katie Allen stating that,
[9]It found a 909% rise in nursing auxiliaries and assistants over the last two
decades. Analysis of the UK Labour Force Survey from the Office for National
Statistics suggest the number of these workers soared from 29,743 to 300,201
between 1992 and 2014.
In the same period there was also a

580% increase in teaching and educational support assistants

183% increase in welfare, housing, youth and community workers

168% increase in care workers and home careers

On the other hand, there was a

79% drop in weavers and knitters from 24,009 to 4,961

57% drop in typists

50% drop in company secretaries (Katie Allen).

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In this article theres statistics supporting and also stating that machines replaced
many jobs too but, what jobs are going to be replaced by Technology? An article on
the BBC by Jane Wakefield and she talks about what jobs will technology replace in
the future and I quote;
[10]Boston Consulting Group predicts that by 2025, up to a quarter of jobs will be
replaced by either smart software or robots, while a study from Oxford University
has suggested that 35% of existing UK jobs are at risk of automation in the next 20
years.
Office workers who do repetitive jobs such as writing reports or drawing up
spreadsheets are easily replaced with software but what other jobs are under
threat? The BBC looks at some of the jobs that are already being done by machines
(Jane Wakefield).
In the next 20 years 35% a few of the most popular jobs will be taken by technology
which isnt ideal for any graduating college students.
Reading and researching through these articles helped better understand the state
were in. Although the chances of me actually being in my dream job is extremely
low but that doesnt mean its never going to happen, some articles even stated

that my first job in the US wont be my last and Ill surely have to work for it, but
again sometimes working hard doesnt matter it all comes down to if Im even
needed and this makes it hard for a person College graduate or not to find a job in
this economy. Hopefully I helped someone learn to whats going on in the world and
how it will directly affect us.

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Work Sited Sources
[1] Only about 25 percent of students say they were able to parlay an internship
into a real job.
Students obtaining graduate degrees this year are actually managing to fare slightly
worse than college grads. A mere 13 percent of graduate degree recipients will be
starting real jobs after they receive their diplomas, according to the survey.
Also, employment prospects have been growing dimmer for college grads with each
passing year. The AfterCollege survey from the spring of 2014 showed that 17
percent of students managed to land any kind of real job as cap-and-gown season
was rolling around. ;

By ERIC OWENS, Web, Education Editor

7:59 AM 05/15/2015
(Just 14 PERCENT of This Years College Grads Have Real Jobs Waiting by Eric
Owens)

[3] Without a doubt, graduates had it better twenty years ago. In 1994, about 87
percent of BA's were working either full or part-time a year after graduation,
according to the0 Department of Education. About 8.4 percent were out of the labor
force, in most cases because they'd returned to school. Just 4.4 percent were
outright unemployed.
It's safe to assume that the recent BLS figures have brightened up a bit over the
course of our slow but steady jobs recovery. Yet any way you slice it, there are far
more jobless college grads around than the United States is used to seeing.
By JORDAN WEISSMANN, Web
APR 4, 2013
How Bad Is the Job Market For College Grads? Your Definitive Guide by JORDAN
WEISSMANN

[9]It found a 909% rise in nursing auxiliaries and assistants over the last two
decades. Analysis of the UK Labour Force Survey from the Office for National
Statistics suggest the number of these workers soared from 29,743 to 300,201
between 1992 and 2014.
In the same period there was also a

580% increase in teaching and educational support assistants

183% increase in welfare, housing, youth and community workers

168% increase in care workers and home carers

On the other hand, there was a

79% drop in weavers and knitters from 24,009 to 4,961

57% drop in typists

50% drop in company secretaries

Katie Allen, Web

Tuesday 18 August 2015 02.00 EDT
Technology has created more jobs than it has destroyed, says 140 years of data By
Katie Allen

[10]Boston Consulting Group predicts that by 2025, up to a quarter of jobs will be

replaced by either smart software or robots, while a study from Oxford University

has suggested that 35% of existing UK jobs are at risk of automation in the next 20
years.
Office workers who do repetitive jobs such as writing reports or drawing up
spreadsheets are easily replaced with software but what other jobs are under
threat? The BBC looks at some of the jobs that are already being done by
machines. (Jane Wakefield, 2015).
By Jane Wakefield,Technology reporter, Web

14 September 2015

Intelligent Machines: The jobs robots will steal first by Jane Wakefield

[5] As written in this article for the Harvard Business Review, even if you are
confident in your abilities, it can seem like you wont get hired (or even considered)
for a job opening if you dont meet one hundred percent of the necessary
qualifications.
By Kellen McKillop, Web
September 3, 2014
Why You Might Be Your Own Worst Enemy in Your Job Search by Kellen Mckillop

[6] In the 2015 Times Higher Education employability rankings, which measures
graduate prospects for each major university around the world, the top 50 places
were dominated by universities in just a handful of countries. The US and UK took
most of the top spots, and the only other countries to have a significant presence in
the table were France, Germany, Australia, China and Canada.

By Lawrence Wakefield, Web, @Lawrencedarcy,

5th April 2016
Top Countries to Get A Job In After Studying There By Lawrence Wakefield

[7] Given that the UK graduate job market is hardly at its healthiest - latest data
from the Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education survey shows that the median
salary of employed graduates from full-time courses six months after graduation
was 20,000 - this means that many overseas students will be heading home
shortly after handing their graduation gown and mortarboard back to the hire shop.
And. Despite all this, the UK is expected to retain its position as the second
strongest market after the US, attracting an extra 126,000 international students,
according to a study by the British Council's education intelligence service.
Louise Tickle, Web
Tuesday 20 May 2014

Is the UK still the destination of choice for international students? By Louise Tickle

[2] A new survey from CareerBuilder suggests that plenty of Americans never work
in the field that they prepared for in college. Among the 2,134 workers surveyed, 47
percent of college graduates did not find a first job that was related to their college
major. What's more, 32 percent of college grads said that they had never worked in
a field related to their majors.
By LYNN O'SHAUGHNESSY, WEB
November 15, 2013, 5:33 PM
New study shows careers and college majors often don't match by LYNN
O'SHAUGHNESSY

[8] 1. Forget landing your dream job. Focus on what can get you there in the
future.
While your first job can serve as a springboard for your professional future, it's not
going to make or break your career, and it certainly won't be your last. "There is a
fear in deciding what to pursue, and a fear that the choice will be right or wrong,"
says Lori Balantic, a senior associate director in Connecticut Colleges career
counseling program. But choosing a first job isn't an indictment on your future, she
says. Rather, it's a chance to explore a new field, build a network, and gain skills
and insight that will serve you regardless of where your career path goes.
Lydia Dallett, Web

Jan. 30, 2014, 11:44 AM

5 Things You Should Do In Your Last Semester Of College To Prepare For The Real
World by Lydia Dallett

[4] The data calls into question a national education platform that says higher
education is better in an economy that favors college graduates. President Obama
has challenged the nations universities to increase the number of degrees they
grant by using federal funding as an incentive in a race-to-the-top-styled program.
On the campaign trail, he outlined his administrations goal to boost the countrys
college graduation rate to 60 percent by 2020. And In 2010, 39.3 percent of
adults between the ages of 25 and 34 had a post-secondary degree, up from 38.8
percent in 2009. While the rate has creeped up steadily since 2008,
underemployment has kept pace, according to Vedders research the report
found that the number of college grads will grow by 19 million between 2010 and
2020, while the number of jobs requiring that education is expected to grow by less
than 7 million.

William McGuinness Senior Editor, Huffington Post College, Web

01/29/2013 08:51 am ET
Half of Recent College Grads Work Jobs That Dont Require a Degree