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When looking for a job, do your degrees become less relevant the more jobs you do?
Do interviewers still look at degrees after your first few jobs or is work experience valued a lot more?
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Manpreet’s Answer
From my own journey, I can assure you that if you possess strong skills, numerous companies are ready to hire you solely based on those skills. After gaining a year or two of experience, you can smoothly transition to other companies where your experience holds more weight than a degree.
I personally received two job offers during my final year of college, and that too, without a degree in hand.
Therefore, focus on honing your skills. Once you have a substantial portfolio of projects to showcase, securing a job becomes a breeze. So, keep learning, keep growing, and remember, your skills are your strongest asset!
I personally received two job offers during my final year of college, and that too, without a degree in hand.
Therefore, focus on honing your skills. Once you have a substantial portfolio of projects to showcase, securing a job becomes a breeze. So, keep learning, keep growing, and remember, your skills are your strongest asset!
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Noopur’s Answer
It depends on which career path you are. For example to become a professor you need your degrees and then you get promoted also. Degrees also provide an advantage when you are applying to different jobs as they will always be a part of your resume. You also learn a lot in your degree courses.
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Al’s Answer
Hello Jolene. You pose a very god question. The answer -- in my estimation -- is "it depends". By that I mean some job and career choices require a defined degree (Physician must have an MD; CPA must have business/accounting degree; Psychologist must have a psychology degree; Teacher must have an education degree; Engineer, etc.) Thus, if the specific job you want says "degree required" and you don't have one, chances are they will not give you serious consideration. By the same token, you also need the requisite skills to do the job -- hence, your resume must demonstrate the experience and skills you have acquired, along with proof of degree. If the career path you are interested in does not require a degree, it still requires learned skills. So even after many years of job experience and skill development, the degree would still be important for positions that require one.
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Preethi’s Answer
Earning a degree is a crucial step in shaping your career path, but it's not the end of your journey. It's just the beginning.
Once you start working, the experience you gain is entirely unique and unlike what you learned during your studies. Your degree propels you forward, while your job experience further shapes and refines you. Indeed, in many countries, both a degree and job experience are highly valued. Remember, learning is a lifelong process, it never stops. So, keep absorbing new knowledge and expanding your horizons. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Once you start working, the experience you gain is entirely unique and unlike what you learned during your studies. Your degree propels you forward, while your job experience further shapes and refines you. Indeed, in many countries, both a degree and job experience are highly valued. Remember, learning is a lifelong process, it never stops. So, keep absorbing new knowledge and expanding your horizons. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
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Gayatri’s Answer
I believe so. The more jobs you have the previous job is what becomes the stepping stone to next. As such it is important that you always think of the 2-3 jobs beyond the current one you want for yourself and how you are navigating towards it in life.
However to enter your first job, the degree is important (unfortunately in a society where we still solve for education as a proxy for potential).
However to enter your first job, the degree is important (unfortunately in a society where we still solve for education as a proxy for potential).
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Amy’s Answer
Consider your degree as your stepping stone, or a ticket to apply (if the job demands a degree). Your experience is what makes you unique among other candidates. Once you're eligible to apply, your work history and how well you mesh with the company's culture are what make you the perfect fit for the role. Keep in mind, your journey doesn't stop at getting a degree, it's only the beginning. Your real-world experience is what truly sets you apart. So, go ahead and show them what you've got!
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Manoranjan’s Answer
Hi Jolene,
It depends on the kind of job opportunities and roles you are looking for. In my experience, if you have the right skills and experience then the academic qualification/degree becomes less relevant in job interviews. Most of the interviewers do not enquire about the educational qualifications of the experienced candidates. However, in some cases you may find job applications require a specific qualification/degree based on the company's HR policy. Wishing you all the best !!
It depends on the kind of job opportunities and roles you are looking for. In my experience, if you have the right skills and experience then the academic qualification/degree becomes less relevant in job interviews. Most of the interviewers do not enquire about the educational qualifications of the experienced candidates. However, in some cases you may find job applications require a specific qualification/degree based on the company's HR policy. Wishing you all the best !!
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Christian’s Answer
A degree in a lot of cases gives you the chance to get an interview for your first job.
If you stay in the company all that matters from then on is your performance, nobody will look at degrees in a resume when they look for candidates.
It's the same when you then change the company, the most important asset you then have is the experience and the skills you have acquired in your previous jobs.
If you stay in the company all that matters from then on is your performance, nobody will look at degrees in a resume when they look for candidates.
It's the same when you then change the company, the most important asset you then have is the experience and the skills you have acquired in your previous jobs.
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Kirstin’s Answer
If you want job in your career field, start looking a roles related to your degree. Join LinkedIn and connect with others.
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Ainhoa’s Answer
Absolutely, I concur with this viewpoint. As you progress further in your professional journey, your latest work experience becomes increasingly crucial. Indeed, having a degree in a specific discipline is valuable and frequently aids in securing an initial opportunity. It also equips you with a unique problem-solving approach. However, it's your hands-on, practical work experience that truly bridges the gap between successive jobs.
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Scott’s Answer
Hi Jolene, thank you for this insightful question. Yes, your degree becomes less relevant the longer you've been graduated and the more experience and jobs you obtain. Having said that, obtaining the foundation from a degree is often times the required launching pad needed to get in the door. The more you've been in your career, and the further removed from your education, the more important certifications and qualifications become.