On Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:47:14 +1300 Christopher D Maher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi there, > > I was wanting to know everyone's thoughts regarding the value of > formal education in today's world. Specifically of course refering to > IT. > > For example Joe Bloggs comes to turns up to an interview with > ABCComputers with a brand new degree degree, great skills to perform > the job (specifics NOT relevant here) and demonstrated practical > experience. John Doe also turns up on the same day to ABCComputers > with no formal education (save high school) but the same skill level > (in the employer's opinion) as Mr Bloggs, but much more practical > experience. Who will get the job and why? > > -- > CM > The same ability to do the job - then it comes down to personality. I recently was on a appointment panel for a sought after job. On the shortlist there were 4 very qualified people. It came down to personality, and the fit to the "culture" of the organisation. NRR.
