We are competing for a gas station job changing trash. Can my years of janitorial experience beat his overwhelming education?
2006-08-22 09:45:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If the guy with the Harvard MBA was our very own Dubya, I for one would hire you. Clearly he can only create a mess, cleaning one up is wayyyyy over his head.
2006-08-22 14:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Harvard grad will probably understand better than you the subtle mechanics of leverage and friction associated with changing trash bags. But your overwhelming experience will better equip you to actually use those forces to change the trash.
On top of that, the Harvard grad would want more money and probably won't stay long. When you're interviewed, come clean in the interview and you'd win the job.
Good luck, and don't forget to wash your hands before eating!
2006-08-22 18:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by Joe_D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most employers would be a little curious of someone with a Harvard MBA applying for a blue collar job with no experience in that area! You've got him beat.
2006-08-28 18:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by Angie T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Your time working in a comparable job gives you life experience far more valuable than a Harvard MBA, In fact, there will be much suspicion about the reasons and motivations of an "overly qualified" candidate.
2006-08-30 16:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for a gas station job u need more experience than a college degree. so u have a better chance since u have more experience. But if he does a better job than u although u have more experience then he has a better chance of getting the job.
2006-08-22 17:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by nuwanusa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No because the other guy can calculate the future value of the paper towels wasted when children under 10 are allowed to use the bathrooms unchaperoned.
2006-08-22 21:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your talent and experience, apparent qualification should help you in getting that trash changing executive janitor job. Very good luck, you got a future.
2006-08-30 16:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can because the company will see the MBA and say that person is way to overqualified for that position and as such they will not even offer the position.
2006-08-30 16:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by JimE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be close. Take a mop with a sturdy handle along for the walk-in and don't be afraid to use it on the floor, failing which, on the competition.
2006-08-22 17:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by Bowzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can but it is a question of attitude. How convincing can you be that you are the right guy for the job?
2006-08-28 12:59:15 · answer #10 · answered by cute 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋