Is there a word or phrase to describe a job that requires a college degree?
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I'm trying to think of a way to say a person has a job that is (more than likely) only available to the college educated. The idea is to convey a level of success.
The terms I've thought of are:
- White-collar job - Conveys office work, but seems too broad. This could apply to basic clerical work. Plus, there are some educated positions that might not be "white-collar."
- Professional position - What I'm leaning towards most. It gives the idea they're working in their field as a "professional."
An example of where it might be used is:
"My son is doing quite well for himself, he has a _________ and is living on his own already."
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asked May 6 at 15:00
Kevin MirskyKevin Mirsky
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I'm trying to think of a way to say a person has a job that is (more than likely) only available to the college educated. The idea is to convey a level of success.
The terms I've thought of are:
- White-collar job - Conveys office work, but seems too broad. This could apply to basic clerical work. Plus, there are some educated positions that might not be "white-collar."
- Professional position - What I'm leaning towards most. It gives the idea they're working in their field as a "professional."
An example of where it might be used is:
"My son is doing quite well for himself, he has a _________ and is living on his own already."
single-word-requests phrase-requests
asked May 6 at 15:00
Kevin MirskyKevin Mirsky
1084
I’d likeky say, “He has a job using his degree...”
– Jim
May 6 at 15:58
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I'm trying to think of a way to say a person has a job that is (more than likely) only available to the college educated. The idea is to convey a level of success.
The terms I've thought of are:
- White-collar job - Conveys office work, but seems too broad. This could apply to basic clerical work. Plus, there are some educated positions that might not be "white-collar."
- Professional position - What I'm leaning towards most. It gives the idea they're working in their field as a "professional."
An example of where it might be used is:
"My son is doing quite well for himself, he has a _________ and is living on his own already."
single-word-requests phrase-requests
asked May 6 at 15:00
Kevin MirskyKevin Mirsky
1084
I'm trying to think of a way to say a person has a job that is (more than likely) only available to the college educated. The idea is to convey a level of success.
The terms I've thought of are:
- White-collar job - Conveys office work, but seems too broad. This could apply to basic clerical work. Plus, there are some educated positions that might not be "white-collar."
- Professional position - What I'm leaning towards most. It gives the idea they're working in their field as a "professional."
An example of where it might be used is:
"My son is doing quite well for himself, he has a _________ and is living on his own already."
single-word-requests phrase-requests
single-word-requests phrase-requests
asked May 6 at 15:00
Kevin MirskyKevin Mirsky
1084
asked May 6 at 15:00
Kevin MirskyKevin Mirsky
1084
asked May 6 at 15:00
Kevin MirskyKevin Mirsky
1084
asked May 6 at 15:00
Kevin MirskyKevin Mirsky
1084
asked May 6 at 15:00
Kevin MirskyKevin Mirsky
1084
1084
I’d likeky say, “He has a job using his degree...”
– Jim
May 6 at 15:58
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I’d likeky say, “He has a job using his degree...”
– Jim
May 6 at 15:58
I’d likeky say, “He has a job using his degree...”
– Jim
May 6 at 15:58
I’d likeky say, “He has a job using his degree...”
– Jim
May 6 at 15:58
add a comment |
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In the context of the sentence, I think "graduate job" would work. Admittedly, it's not a common construction, but it would be clearly understood by everyone and convey precisely what you intend. Beyond that, I think your 'professional position' is good, if a bit more vague and not propping the degree up as much.
answered May 6 at 15:13
O. RouleauO. Rouleau
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In the context of the sentence, I think "graduate job" would work. Admittedly, it's not a common construction, but it would be clearly understood by everyone and convey precisely what you intend. Beyond that, I think your 'professional position' is good, if a bit more vague and not propping the degree up as much.
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In the context of the sentence, I think "graduate job" would work. Admittedly, it's not a common construction, but it would be clearly understood by everyone and convey precisely what you intend. Beyond that, I think your 'professional position' is good, if a bit more vague and not propping the degree up as much.
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O. RouleauO. Rouleau
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In the context of the sentence, I think "graduate job" would work. Admittedly, it's not a common construction, but it would be clearly understood by everyone and convey precisely what you intend. Beyond that, I think your 'professional position' is good, if a bit more vague and not propping the degree up as much.
answered May 6 at 15:13
O. RouleauO. Rouleau
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In the context of the sentence, I think "graduate job" would work. Admittedly, it's not a common construction, but it would be clearly understood by everyone and convey precisely what you intend. Beyond that, I think your 'professional position' is good, if a bit more vague and not propping the degree up as much.
answered May 6 at 15:13
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answered May 6 at 15:13
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I’d likeky say, “He has a job using his degree...”
– Jim
May 6 at 15:58