On Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:02:31 +1300 Nick Rout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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. > I was about to say the same. The base level of education matters when applying to any company large enough to employ HR people. We're hiring at the moment, and I read all the CV's that come in. I look for relevant experience with the tools we need, and then look for the bit that details the candidates interests. No job ( especially in a small company ) is exactly as described. The description is one solution to the skills shortage that's been considered. It's far more important to fit in - the group needs to deliver, and as long as the required skills to do that are present, then the mix can be moved around. And don't forget, the candidate is interviewing the company as well! My $0.02 ( or is it $0.10 now as there's no 5 cent coin either ), Steve
