Is It Luck?

Job hunting isn't really that easy. First you have to find job openings out there. Then you have to prepare a resume for each company to make it look like you are what they are looking for? Then comes submitting you application. If you pass the first screening, you will be called to take the exam or maybe for the first interview and so on. It's quite a long and tedious process.

There are some people though who can find jobs quite easily. Of course, a good education behind you is a major advantage. But it isn't always true that you will get better jobs and you can get it more easily than people with lesser education than you or than people who came from lesser known schools.

So my question is, "Is it luck?" Each of us may have different answers I guess. The way I see it is that there are just people who seem to be at the right place at the right time. Like when I applied for a job, it just so happened that the company I applied at had so much projects at that time that they needed to hire me right away. But then, I had to pass the test first. So you see, we also need some qualifications to get hired.

In conclusion, I think it is better if we equip ourselves with good education and a well rounded knowledge. But I must admit that there is an element of luck involved as well. The two have to come hand in hand when it comes to securing the job we aspire for.