Tough job market, not a lot of jobs and the competition is strong. Should you head back to school to get that extra degree, widen your skill level so you have more to offer? It's tough to say but here are some tips that might help you make that choice.

Lately I have seen a lot of people I know who have degrees in various fields, most of them have been laid off, or they were working for a company that went under, but they still have that very important degree, yet job interview after job interview they still are without employment. What will they do.

I think there is a miss conception about a degree, it seems today a degree is no way to a job but just a small foot into the door. You need experience, skill and for the most part you will have to take the slow way to the top. Now if your going to be a Nurse or Doctor, school is what you need more than anything, but if your like most people with a basic degree and want a great job at a great company, you will have to wait in line, or get creative.

Lets, for example use a job like web designer, everyone needs a website and there are lots of great companies out there to fill those needs. You just graduated from college with a Degree in design. What's this mean to a Design firm looking to hire. It could mean you don't have any experience but a few sites you made in school to show what you can do, which wont get you the job.

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They might hire you to make minimum wage and do all the work that no one wants to do but thats not good enough for you. So here is what you do.

First you go online and find the best designed websites you can find. Your key to a good job is going to be an eye for what a great site looks like. Next you are going to need to create a website to showcase your portfolio ( but you don't have one yet ) thats ok you are determined to create one out of nothing. It might take you a while but it will be well worth it. Create about ten sites all with different looks to show you have a range of style. Create nice looking graphics and build your self a way in. To make it seem more legit make some sites at cost for companies in your area. They will get a great deal and you will get a great portfolio. Make sure you never expect the world owes you anything just because you have a degree.

Now you go back to the company you want to work for and you show them your site, they will look at you and think to them selfs "Why not run your own company, you look like you do well" you tell them you would rather help their company expand and you want to work with a smart and talented team.

Sometimes its best to create your own opportunities than to hope someone else hands you one. Create a valuable skill and use your degree to get your foot in the door. More than anything employers are looking for talented people. So if that means you have to create your own talent than thats what needs to be done.
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