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re: Survey: Does your college degree actually apply to your current career/job?.....
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:07 pm to Glory, Glory
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:07 pm to Glory, Glory
Both undergrad and grad yes.
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Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:11 pm to Jefferson Dawg
Yes.
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:24 pm to Jefferson Dawg
Yes. Undergrad and grad degree in forestry and I work as a forester. A lot of what is crucial to me being able to do my job comes from what I learned in school that is second nature to me now.
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:27 pm to Timber Dawg
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A forester was also a title used widely during Medieval times. The forester usually held a position equal to a sheriff or local law enforcer. He was responsible for patrolling the woodlands on a lord or noble's property, hence the synonymous term 'woodward'. His duties included negotiating deals for the sale of lumber and timber and stopping poachers from illegally hunting. Many times wanted criminals would hide in a forest. When this occurred it was the duty of the Forester to organize armed gangs to capture the criminal. Often foresters held titles of prominence in their local communities, and acted as barristers and arbitrators. Their pay was usually above average and they could make a decent living.[citation needed]
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:34 pm to Jefferson Dawg
Depends on whether you mean straight up subject matter, or skills developed in obtaining it.
Subject matter - no.
Research, writing, and analytical skills - absolutely.
Subject matter - no.
Research, writing, and analytical skills - absolutely.
Posted on 4/20/14 at 9:36 pm to FaCubeItches
BBA Economics from Terry. I'm in Sales, so no.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 5:36 am to Jefferson Dawg
No, thanks to 2008.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 7:52 am to Jefferson Dawg
One of my undergraduate degrees and two of my graduate degrees apply. yes
Posted on 4/21/14 at 8:09 am to redandblackattack
I got my degree to enhance my resume. I had already been working in my profession for over 10 years before acquiring my degree. It's one of those things where a lot of IT companies require a 4 year degree even though it really didn't teach me jack shite about my job or career.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 8:34 am to Jefferson Dawg
Sure both major/minor play a role along with my SS belt.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 9:34 am to BarberitosDawg
Degree in Real Estate and Risk Management is directly related to my career.
However, college doesn't teach you skills for your job more than it prepares you to "finish the drill" and be a problem solver more than a problem maker for your employer.
Ignorance is a choice. All of the information to do one's work is available in books, on the internet, and in company training.
When hiring, I'm more likely to take the applicant with achievements and recognition over the applicant with a degree (and nothing standing that individual out above the rest of the graduating class).
However, college doesn't teach you skills for your job more than it prepares you to "finish the drill" and be a problem solver more than a problem maker for your employer.
Ignorance is a choice. All of the information to do one's work is available in books, on the internet, and in company training.
When hiring, I'm more likely to take the applicant with achievements and recognition over the applicant with a degree (and nothing standing that individual out above the rest of the graduating class).
Posted on 4/21/14 at 9:45 am to meansonny
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However, college doesn't teach you skills for your job more than it prepares you to "finish the drill" and be a problem solver more than a problem maker for your employer.
Ignorance is a choice. All of the information to do one's work is available in books, on the internet, and in company training.
In alot of cases it is simply a piece of paper. How best to ensure you qualify for all possible positions in your career field than to ensure not only do you have a degree on your resume but have the experience to back it. I spent 4 years in the military, over 10 years in IT, I can build networks in my sleep yet some jobs still require that I have wasted time and money on a degree that didn't enhance anything about my ability to do my job or "finish the drill" . The best thing about my degree is that when my children are older I can show him that his mother and I both graduated college and help him succeed. I am not against college but it's not really the end all be all in the job market.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 9:46 am to Jefferson Dawg
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Are you currently working a job that your college studies directly prepared you for?
To an extent, but in a very minimal way. In one word, I'd say no.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 10:32 am to Jefferson Dawg
Yep mine did, studied law and now I work for the feds.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 12:38 pm to Jefferson Dawg
Unless your job is specific to a subject, (eg, forestry, medicine, programming, engineering, etc.) then most businesses look for a college degree because to obtain a degree one must be disciplined enough to study, research, and apply what they learn on the job.
The average high school dropout does not have these traits.
Some of the best sales people come from science fields because they are disciplined to learn and apply what they learn.
I majored in Marketing and minored in Finance. Then an MBA in Business prepared me for founding and running my own company. But it also prepared me to recognize the people that could work for my business and help make it successful.
So, a degree should prepare you to learn in the real world and become successful in most any field.
The average high school dropout does not have these traits.
Some of the best sales people come from science fields because they are disciplined to learn and apply what they learn.
I majored in Marketing and minored in Finance. Then an MBA in Business prepared me for founding and running my own company. But it also prepared me to recognize the people that could work for my business and help make it successful.
So, a degree should prepare you to learn in the real world and become successful in most any field.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:16 pm to AlaCowboy
Yes for sure I was a construction management major and just got a job as a project manager for a custom home builder company in the mountains average home cost 2 million insane!!!
Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:45 pm to TheRealNCDawwg
Nope.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 2:38 pm to Jefferson Dawg
Yes.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 2:51 pm to TheRealNCDawwg
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Yes for sure I was a construction management major and just got a job as a project manager for a custom home builder company in the mountains average home cost 2 million insane!!!
This post was edited on 4/21/14 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 4/21/14 at 2:52 pm to TheRealNCDawwg
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Yes for sure I was a construction management major and just got a job as a project manager for a custom home builder company in the mountains average home cost 2 million insane!!!
You're one of the lucky ones then. I have the same degree and worked in the field for 4 years estimating/project management until the economy went bust. I had to find other work and now I think it would look bad on my resume' if I change careers again. Miss it though.
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