Technological advancements and an improving economy suggest a bright future for graduates seeking employment, but there is still great debate over the necessity of a degree for prospective employees. The global job market is shifting and still relies heavily on the structure of academia, but there are steps that you can take outside of structured education that increase qualification for esteemed careers.

1.9 million graduates from America’s ‘Class Of 2017’, are set to enter a working world that offers more potential than ever before. Employers will hire 5% more graduates compared to last year, and a burgeoning gig economy offers a lucrative channel for new entrepreneurs to launch their own careers.

As business environments develop in tand...