Chapter 1 - Campus Placement vs Higher Education: What is better for you?

Introduction

One of the biggest dilemmas that students face on the brink of graduating is whether they should apply for job placements or go for higher education? Though there’s no perfect answer to this question as it differs from student to student, there are certain factors that should be analyzed and taken into consideration before forming a decision.
In this blog, we will discuss the significance of both Campus Placements and Higher Education to help students frame a decision suitable for them considering their priorities.

Why is campus placement important?

The purpose of campus placements and campus recruitments is to provide job resorts to graduating amateurs at universities and other educational establishments. In this type of association, the university partners with corporations preferring to recruit from the student body.
The professional world is tough. There’s fierce competition for jobs, and not everyone earns a great opportunity by sheer luck. With the final semester already in mind, you can be under anxiety and sheer discomfort when it gets to placements. You might confront a burdensome workload equipping for final exams along with searching for job opportunities. Here, campus placements come into sight to ameliorate some of the weights off your shoulders. The Placement Cell-

Acts as a connecting bridge between college students and recruiters:

The Cell is in charge of recruitment training and facilitation in college. It supervises the logistics involved in the recruitment procedure: The Pre- Placement/Internship Talks, CV Submission, Management of Tests, Group Discussions and Interviews associated with the placements or internships are all taken care of by the placement body. The primary degree of exposure, where students can get an in-depth look into the professional world and get a first-hand frontage of corporate life is at the time of campus placements.
Provides myriad opportunities:

Experience is something that is highly demanded and looked forward to by organizations and taking up jobs provided by campus placements helps you get a kickstart and get one step ahead of everyone else in the race, in terms of experience. Students also get a realistic resemblance of what they wish to do with their careers and have time to scrutinize various areas of possible professional involvement.
Enhances CV/ Resume:

Initially learning from one’s own experience at an early stage can give the students a boost in their careers, clarity in their minds, and experience which is extremely essential in today’s corporate world.
Provides financial security:

In case things don’t go according to the plan, students will have the campus placement job offer as a backup option to avoid the turmoil of “job search”, the family pressure of being financially dependent on them, and peer pressure of not having a stable career while others might be moving forward in their professional lives.

Why is higher education important?

Benjamin Franklin has rightly said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest". Education does not stop at senior secondary school it lasts to your willingness to learn. We simply call it higher education, which starts after school education. It is an opportunity to specialize in a subject or combination of subjects and boost your career prospects.
Higher education provides an opportunity to change for the better and here are a few ways in which it can empower you:

Learning the best:

Higher education is not limited to earning a degree or certificate. It is far more than that. Higher education is associated with learning new ways in detail of doing the same thing and applying the best to get fruitful results out of it.
Enhancing the quality of life:

Higher education is often looked at as a way to improve the quality of life and address major social and global issues. It broadens the mind and changes the mentality. Higher levels of educational attainment are generally linked to better occupational prospects and higher income, hence having a positive effect on a person's quality of life.
Becoming an asset to the nation:

Higher education assists people to reflect on critical, social, economic, cultural, moral, and spiritual issues. It contributes to national development through specialized knowledge and talent. A person who has completed higher education tends to be more innovative and experienced. This experience helps the person in becoming an asset to the nation.
Personal growth:

In universities, people tend to network with more experienced professionals and be a part of a highly educated and successful circle. Higher studies help you brush up on existing skills and also acquire the most demanded skills. Education expands your mind and exposes it to new ideas. As a result, you can discover your hidden interest as well as your talent.
Better quality and quantity of job opportunities:

Every company wants to recruit a suitable candidate with appropriate skills and expertise. This kind of exposure and knowledge can be gained through higher education. Thus, candidates with more qualifications, experience and abilities have a greater probability of selection.

Factors you should consider before making the next big decision-

The decision to choose between Higher Education and Campus Placement completely depends on your priorities and goals. To help you in the process, we have jotted down some factors to consider before making a choice:

Student loan:

The amount of loan you have taken to complete your graduation and the amount of debt you have to repay play an important role in determining whether you should apply for campus placements or continue with higher education. For students who have a large number of student loans, it is important to apply for jobs and become financially independent.
Long-term goals:

To make a correct decision you have to analyze whether your graduation degree offers the kind of job that is ultimately your long-term goal or if you need to acquire higher education for achieving your long-term goal. If you acquire a job position and the experience which can contribute to your goal, then it is advised to take up the job.
The package offered:

Placements can be good if they are offering a decent package otherwise it is always better to go for higher education and get a master’s degree which can help you get specialized skills and a better paying job on that basis. If you wish to get a job in your dream company that requires higher academic qualifications then you should opt for a master’s degree nevertheless if you think that getting practical knowledge is more significant to you, you should go for campus placement

Conclusion

In the end, the decision to choose between higher studies and campus placement entirely depends on your situation, preferences, and goals. Getting a placement is a great choice if you have a desire to become self-dependent right after graduation and want to earn a good income or when you want to explore various fields in the corporate sector. While higher studies are an apt choice if one is crystal clear about their goals or if they prefer to learn more about a specific field.