What is the level of your education?

Question

today I found out that I can't apply for my drem job, just because I didn't graduade from university yet.
My education is secondary economics school and loads of courses on tha subject of my present work. I deal with creating wwws , applying for EU founds, regional development, NGO's cooperation, towntwinning etc. I have 3 years experience in what I do. I speak foreign languages. but I cant' leave the present job and go for my dream one in the county office( the same kind of job, but bigger range) beacuse I didn't gaduate!
and what;s more I have to deal with apprentices in my office who did graduate but have no clue what to do here. all they can tell after 6 months of work is they don't get paid enough...
what do you think about it? what counts more; education or skills?
( I know both of them is perfect)
well, this was my longest question, probably beacuse the situation really pissed me off!

Answer 1

I understand your frustration, but you have to remember that people like me do degrees so that we can go for more jobs. It's a competitive world out there. Maybe experience is more important than education at the end of the day, but there still has to be a means of separating candidates.
Best wishes and regards,

Suneel

Answer 2

I don't think this would happen in EVERY office, it just happened in this particular one that you're currently working in. All I know is, if I owned a business a piece of paper wouldn't mean nearly as much as experience and skills. Two days ago I started a new job and I'm lucky that my boss realized I would make a good employee without a 2 yr degree in machining. I'm working in a machine shop running a CNC lathe and my boss informed me that he normally would require a 2 yr degree or some kind of experience in vocational school. I realize I was very lucky but when he saw what skills and experience I do have he realized that I will be dedicated and learn quickly. And another bonus - I'm surrounded by good looking men who are VERY eager to help me out if I need it. lol

Answer 3

I have a Masters degree but find that I still need to get out and get skills. And because I don't have certain skills there are some jobs I can't apply for yet. Skills are important. Keep knocking and the door will open.

Answer 4

I think that is stupid that they wouldn't hire you because normally if they know you are going to school on that subject then they will hire you at a base rate and then give you your title and raise once you have completed your course. Personally, I think skills counts more than education because just because you have the education doesn't mean you know what to do. Where as if you have the skills and not the degree you know the job and how to do it and most people are more likely to hire you if you have the skills.

Answer 5

I think its a bit of both. Because for me I'm doing a law degree and this is a more vocational course to get you into a certain job. So for this you are not just taught but you gain experience at the same time which I think is great.

Answer 6

I left school at 16, then went to college for 2 years and got a national diploma. Ended up working in my dads shop for 6 years, then by chance got into what i do now.

all this qualifications stuff is crap...experience is what the employer wants...but how can you get experience without doing the job ???

Answer 7

I know what you are saying.

I think skills count for far more than any degree would. its a pity not everyone agrees.

You said you haven't graduated yet, remember that when you do, you will process far quicker than anyone with just the degree and no experience.

I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 8

I think skills count more, but some people put a lot of weight in education.

Answer 9

Well I only graduated high school there is not much out there without a college degree.

Answer 10

Masters in Computer Science.