Qualities only to get a degree is not enough because if someone does not have skills will make it difficult for them to survive. Any work sector requires skills
Good point on this one. No matter how flashy our CV is, especially with our background in education, if the skills we have don't fit the required skills that the company and role are seeking then it will still not be enough for us to get hired. Skills are essential in finding work or even just starting our own career journey to be professionals. Having various skills gives such an advantage especially since competition is everywhere.
but honestly having degree is just as important as having skills, otherwise you won't even get noticed by the HR.
its just how it is, there's reason why everyone is getting degree, not because its just fancy certificate to have, but because HR in company selects based on latest education.
and to show some skills are done after the you got accepted into the company, getting accepted is the difficult thing.
though its different in IT field where usually you gonna have job interview first hand that test out your technical skills.