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re: Can A&M become the premier University in Texas?
Posted on 4/3/13 at 10:02 am to DWag215
Posted on 4/3/13 at 10:02 am to DWag215
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Aren't you really saying that a Texas degree is more valued (at least in your industry) than an Aggie degree
Not at all, I even like Aggies more than Horns. Spent a lot of time at A&M when I was at Arkansas.
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Because what you're describing isn't really the power of a network. The strength of a network should be judged by how often members "go to bat" for one another. Or how far membership can take you professionally. If, as you concede, members of the Aggie network are the best at getting each other jobs, doesn't that end the discussion regarding network strength?
If it was universally agreed on that those qualities are the strength of a network then yes. But I don't view that as the primary quality for the strength of a network, as do many others I work with. Many others I work with will agree with you if you believe that defines the strength of a network. We'll just have to agree to disagree.
This post was edited on 4/3/13 at 10:13 am
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Posted on 4/3/13 at 10:06 am to BennyAndTheInkJets
That's fine. I must say you're the first person I've ever encountered who contends the longhorn network is stronger than the Aggie network.
Posted on 4/3/13 at 10:22 am to BennyAndTheInkJets
Benny,
You are simply mixing quality of degree/reputation with network. As stated there are areas where Texas clearly is stronger than A&M in terms of degrees and there are areas where A&M is stronger. There are many fields that an A&M degree is as strong as any available and you don't need to have an Aggie help you get a job, people see the A&M degree and it puts you at the top of the list. Same for Texas in some areas.
I would also say the Aggie Network isn't a place where incompetents get jobs, it is more of a door opener. It will get you an interview and maybe the benefit of the doubt but if you don't perform it doesn't matter.
You are simply mixing quality of degree/reputation with network. As stated there are areas where Texas clearly is stronger than A&M in terms of degrees and there are areas where A&M is stronger. There are many fields that an A&M degree is as strong as any available and you don't need to have an Aggie help you get a job, people see the A&M degree and it puts you at the top of the list. Same for Texas in some areas.
I would also say the Aggie Network isn't a place where incompetents get jobs, it is more of a door opener. It will get you an interview and maybe the benefit of the doubt but if you don't perform it doesn't matter.
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