Entry level job statistic every college grad needs to know.

You’ve re-written your resume more times then you’ve gone to keg parties (slight exaggeration). You searched the employment section of the newspaper for the last four Sundays. You’ve sent out three resumes snail mail and you’ve sent out 30 via e-mail. Then one day, just when you decided you really didn’t want a job anyway, the call comes. “We can interview you tomorrow at 11am.” says the professional voice on the other end.
You agree. In the back of your mind you’re thinking, damn, that means I‚Äôll have to wake up by 9am tomorrow. So much for spending the evening on My Space. You make a few calls. The telling of friends and parents goes like this, ‚Äú Yea; just like that, I got an interview.‚Äù After you hang up; the panic sets in. How do I sell myself? Why would anyone hire me?
I’ve come across a great statistic that will give you more confidence on any entry-level job interview. Only 30.1% of men in the United States and only 28.8% of women in the United States have four or more years of a college education. (Blau,Ferber and Winkler, pg161) So you see, you are better educated than 70% of the total population. Now think about this, if you were interviewing employees for an entry-level job would you rather hire someone who has proven they can achieve more education than 70% of the total population? Of course you would.
Even if, the classified ad stated in bold “College Degree Required“, you can bet that over half the resumes that were received over looked the college degree required information. Throw your shoulder back and stand proud. You are already ahead of 70% of the population. Use this information to your advantage. Go on the interview. Your odds of getting the job have increased by having the diploma. Yes, that diploma really does mean something! You’ve worked hard for this interview now go for your dream-a pay check..
Blau, Ferber,Winkler. The Economics of Women, Men and Work. Pearson Education, 2006. UpperSaddle River, Nw Jersey