The skills you learn in college are a great way to prepare for a career, but they might not be enough to land you a job. The job market has been tough for years, and it is only getting more competitive. The skills needed to get a job, not a degree, have become the new gold standard in employment. Everyone's a little better off if they have a set of skills, rather than a set of credentials, to show an employer when they are ready to contribute. Of course, a college degree is a valuable credential. It shows that you've worked hard and been committed, but learning some skills that employers actually care about is even better.