Re: The future, what employers look for, and degrees

[Adrian Crenshaw <irongeek () irongeek com>]

I suppose it also matters if the person going though the resumes is a tech
or an HR monkey. I remember being at a job fair, saying I was a CNA
(Certified Novell Admin,  this was many years ago) as being ask to look at
data entry jobs.

Thanks,
Adrian

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 8:04 PM, <d4ncingd4n () gmail com> wrote:

> I think it really depends on where you go to work and the availability of
> the skill set in the labor market. It also depends if the company is looking
> for a "show pony" or a "pack mule."
>
>  If you are the only person that has a specific needed skill set within 300
> miles and the skill set is mission critical, they won't care if you failed
> elementary school.
>
> Having staff with degrees is a selling point for some businesses. It may
> also be required for some businesses due to contractual reasons.
>
> Having an advanced degree might help you get that management job if that's
> what you want.  But, so might giving presentations at Shmoo and having a
> high traffic website. :)
>
> I don't have a college degree and it has never been a major problem. In my
> opinion there are more important factors: communication skills, empathy,
> reliability, determination, attitude, flexability, measurable
> accomplishments, and having a passion for your work.
>
> Just my $.02
>
>
> Bart
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
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