What do employers look for: 1) How long it takes you to graduate or 2) What college you attended?

Question

I have a choice to attend Illinois State University or Governor's State University. Illinois State is more accredited, but I wont finish on time. Governor's State is not as good as Illinois State, but I could finish on time at Governor's State. What would be the best decision?

Answer 1

As an HR manager, I would say that the college you attended and the length of time it took you only have a little part in the decision to be hired. Internships during this time, clubs you are involved in, and previous work experience that you can show helped prepare you for this position are much more important. I also think your previous work history and what your past employers might tell me when I call them for a reference check is a huge factor in a hiring decision. Make sure to stick out at work by your great work performance and never burn any bridges with past employers!

Answer 2

that depends on your degree and the company to which you apply. If you are going up against a lot of competition, the schools which award the degree could be a factor. Do you want to date someone from the upper class section of town or someone from the projects? From where the person comes doesn't dictate who the person is, but it could be a good indication of what you can expect from them. How long you take to finish matters if you weren't doing anything while you took a while. If you held a job or raised a family, it is taken into consideration. At the same time, someone who finishes ahead of time shows that they can focus on a task and complete it early.
the more recognizable the school, the more doors will open for you when you submit your resume. If you cannot graduate on time, i suggest that you get a job or do an internship somewhere to gain some experience. Even if you volunteer, it will give you experience that you can show up on time and do a job.

Answer 3

Employers don't give a rat how long you take to graduate as long as you've got the degree in your hand. Go to the better school and take a bit more time if you need to. (Employers' opinions, even if only subconsciously, are affected by what school you've attended.) I've never even heard of Governor's State. Taking longer than four years might leave you a bit worse off financially (having to pay for those extra one or two years), but won't hurt your employment opportunities.

Answer 4

What do you mean by finish on time. You finish when you finish....there is not a document that says you have only so long to get through college.

Go to the school that is better for the program/area that you want to study.

Employers look at your grades, skills especially communication skills (a lot of people don't know how to write properly), and what you know about your specialized field. Employers also want team players, and dedicated employees.

Good luck with your education.

Answer 5

How much work experience you have in your field. Employers often ignore the top 10 percent, they usually don't work well in groups and probably never had a job while in school. The more work experience you have the less time the company will have to spend training you.

Answer 6

On time for what? The better education will get you the better job and the more pay on down the line I would think. You also want to look at their placement record(s) and see which is better. If one school only places 10% of their graduates and the other 20% what do you think?

Answer 7

neither, they look at what you have done! Take longer, and make sure you have an internship. Experience and YOU get the job. Your school is one or 2 lines on your resume! Get an internship and practice talking to people on a professional basis!