The Economic Times

College degree or just an 'entry ticket'? Engineer explains the reality of education beyond classrooms. 3 career skills that can help

An engineer's Instagram post has sparked discussion online after she shared that her engineering degree contributed very little to her actual job. She explained that while a degree helps in getting interviews, career growth depends more on practical skills. Highlighting communication, continuous upskilling, and self-learning as key factors, she called a degree just an entry ticket.