Robert Reich is a professor of public policy at Berkeley, a former secretary of labor, and the author of 13 books on the economy. His latest piece, College Gets You Nowhere, explains his answer to the question, “Is college worth it?” According to Reich, it’s more important than ever to go to college because the wages for those without degrees keep dropping. But a college degree no longer guarantees a good job.
So what should a student do?
Find the right college and go have a remarkable college career, one that helps you stand out over other job applicants. This past post, and the links contained within it, share some of my advice on how to do that.