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by the_watcher 4415 days ago
>> A lot of kids graduated with a degree in sociology or English literature and feel they don't know any skills that will help them get a job.

PoliSci major here. You don't have any skills you learned in school that can help you get a job. However, if you went to a good school, you should at least be able to demonstrate that you can learn fast, which is one of the more useful skills out there. A lot of jobs require skills that simply aren't taught in school, so being self motivated and a quick study can be more valuable than anything.