Asking professors for a letter of recommendation for law school could give you a similar impression. But for the moment, we'll set all that aside and indulge your concerns. Those who defend philosophy as a useful skill usually note the talent with which a good student of philosophy can understand, analyze, and draw appropriate conclusions from, nearly any complex problem or scenario they come across. This is a real asset for those entering the workforce of an economy that is subject to rapid change. In any given organization or company, what counts as key today may not be essential tomorrow.
Problems come and go, and indeed whole skill sets can evaporate with a sudden change in technology.
Under such conditions, a successful workforce is one that is intellectually flexible in addition to being technically skilled. Therein lies a potential advantage for philosophy students. Where technical skills are concerned, philosophy may not help you get your first job. But it will certainly help if your continued success depends on adapting quickly to new learning environments. If your planning to attend graduate school in philosophy, chances are you have in mind to join the academy.