2006-12-28 22:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by ssncrnll 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
The degree means nothing, employers just want to know that you're committed and will see a task through to the end.
What employers fail to realise is that lots of well educated people have little or no common sense.
2006-12-29 00:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Gilligan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may find that many UK employers probably aren't bothered about uni results, as long as you can do the work, then you can do it - if you're talented.
The problem is that there is a majority. People who don't know what they want to do and therefore think they can reach a certain career, but have no backup plan in case it fails. It's almost wasted.
2006-12-29 12:24:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chemical Jelly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A university degree with honors/distinctions does indicate an achievement earned with hard work, intelligence, memory power, subject knowledge, and competitive strength. These very traits are highly critical in a job situation as well. It is like an entry gate and so essential to get into the whole assessment of the individual. It is also like reading the history chart of the individual. Yes, the relevance of a formal degree is under some debate in recent years but it rules the roost even now.
2006-12-29 07:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by braj k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly shows a higher level of hard work and dedication! Theory being that the longer you chose to stay in education and further your knowledge the more likely you are to be committed to any job you choose.
But like all theories it's not necessarily true....
You'd think the employers would be aware of what Uni life involves....
2006-12-29 07:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by jomarie357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing a degree means a fair bit of hard work, and good grades are indicative of how much you've put in - so good grades tell them how much of a hard worker you are! Not true in all cases because you always have those lazy types who are naturally clever but generally you need to put something in to get something out! Thats my guess anyways.
2006-12-29 07:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by Error Child 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its for sifting purposes. They receive so many applications they have to have some sort of elimination criteria to prevent them from spending hours looking thru applications. The easiest most measurable criteria is exam results
2006-12-30 13:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋