How Only Academics And Classroom Knowledge Can Make A Person Unfit For A Job As A Professional
                     How Only Academics And Classroom Knowledge Can Make A 
Person Unfit For A Job As A Professional?
Chaitanya Kumarix
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When an individual depends just on academic qualifications and considers 
the knowledge gained in a classroom as comprehensive, they are in a 
disadvantageous position. This is in terms of securing employment. These 
candidates do not possess the practical skills essential for solving real-life 
issues. And it is these skills that the majority of businesses now seek from 
their employees. 
 
Academic courses usually have a rigid coursework in which the major 
emphasis is on teaching theoretical concepts to students. These courses, 
obviously, create a strong base for the learners. But generally, they lag 
behind when it comes to applying the knowledge gained in managing real-life 
scenarios. 
For example, a young employee who has just graduated in the marketing 
discipline could be knowledgeable about all the key concepts. But they may 
be unable to handle campaigns and work in coordination with teams, unless 
they gain experience through internships or actual on-field work. 
Success in a profession is strongly linked to aspects like teamwork, 
communication, and adaptability. And these are the things that are generally 
not given due importance in general academic courses. Even students who 
obtained high scores in their exams might find it challenging to be a part of 
teams. They might lack the ability to address disagreements at the 
workplace. Absence of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills is a 
drawback for job-seekers. 
A typical professional setup is such that employees are required to aptly 
understand the work culture and various organizational norms. For this they 
have to rely solely on their sense of judgment and intelligence. Usually, no 
one in the workplace directly communicates these significant details. Also, 
we hardly find textbooks that teach these aspects. It is only when an aspirant 
is exposed to real work situations that they are able to learn these key 
elements.  
•In many organizations, employees face confusing problems as well as situations 
that keep changing rapidly. They have to think fast with a fine sense of judgment. 
When an aspirant relies only on academic qualification, they are usually unprepared 
to respond appropriately to these challenges. Many academic courses impart 
knowledge related to theoretical concepts applicable to ideal settings. But a real-life 
work environment is not always as ideal as described in textbooks. 
•
Academic courses seldom teach about the pivotal facet of building a professional 
network. They do not focus much on the relevance of establishing sound 
professional relationships, when it is the question of achieving career growth. 
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For having a successful career, it’s indispensable that aspirants keep updating both 
their skills and knowledge of the concerned subjects. This is something that can be 
attained only through exposure to practical work situations. Here again, total 
dependency on just academic qualifications will not be of much help. 
A majority of academic courses now cost quite high and take up many years 
of future savings - sometimes a decade or more; The courses also consume 
a lot of time leaving little time for practical knowledge. Even after all that, 
these courses normally do not assure students of immediate placements at 
decent compensation. Neither do these courses guarantee that the 
candidates are equipped with the majority of the skills needed to take up a 
job. 
It’s clear that students who simultaneously acquire practical skills while 
pursuing academic courses are more likely to have a prosperous career. 
Hence, these young individuals are advised to plan accordingly so that they 
are not left behind on the competitive job market landscape. 
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