Education is only half of the equation.
It’s still all about networking, and you need to start networking your freshman year in college.
I would say education is less than half the equation - much less than half.
I was telling Chickensoup some time ago about my experience with the insurance companies - I had passed the first two actuarial exams with flying colors, but even before that I met with the companies that came to campus. I asked them what courses to take and that sort of thing, and they don’t give you a straight answer. I suppose (1) they don’t want to feel obligated, and (2) education really isn’t that important.
You go on the interview and what do they ask you?
What was your most satisfying experience, biggest disappointment, what do you do for fun? What other jobs have you held? There was nothing at all about what did you learn.
Griggs vs. Duke Power needs to be vacated.