Most jobs that ask for degrees want at least a 2:1 or a 2:2. Is there anything out there for 3rd class and general degree holders? And no 'Start your own business' or 'Work for McDonalds' answers, please.
2007-02-07 21:57:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Stop stressing about it. Lots of successful people get ahead without a degree at all. Maybe you need to start off in a lower position and work your way up. It's still a degree and some employers will still be interested. I got a Desmond.
2007-02-07 22:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by 👑 Hypocrite 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lots of people end up with Thirds or unclassified degrees. Maybe you did the 'wrong' degree, or you were unmotivated, or something else. In my opinion you have two choices:
1. Enroll with the Open University doing a degree you know you will love. Get that degree and then you will be able to use that in your CV to show how you are intelligent and capable.
2. Join a company in a relatively low position and work your way up. Join the Civil Service and do the job for a few months. While there you will have access to the internal recruitment sites and you will soon demonstrate your ability and get promoted.
Good luck, and don't let a degree classification be an anchor that holds you back. You didn't get what you deserved, but don't let it stop you getting on with your life.
2007-02-07 22:18:21 · answer #2 · answered by CTU 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The whole experience of studying for and completing any university course has educational benefit; as a person you get more from the process and experience of higher education than simply a grade of degree at the end. Most sensible people recognise that.
However... to be honest you will find it harder to get started in a "graduate level job" (if there actually is, or ever was, such a thing). Immediately people will ask or think why you got a low grade and will want convincing answers. You might want to address this point candidly and openly in your applications - people respect that and it also shows that you can anticipate possible weaknesses and address them (but saying "I pissed it up the wall mate", even if you did, will surely raise a laugh but not get a job!)
Somebody else has answered you by saying you should start low and gain experience - this is a good approach. It might b of little confort now but as time goes on your experience and skills will come to mean more to an employer than your degree classification - simply to be a graduate will generally be sufficient. Good luck
2007-02-08 10:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by Si73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the degree is in. My degree has helped me get interviews for IT jobs, though my degree is in film and TV. (I never say the class of it, and they don't care)
I personally, when I get some cash together, would like some 3rd class degree people to work with me. Graphics people don't need to be good at essays.
Further training may require a degree, but not necessarily a classified one. This includes some teacher training, vocational masters degrees, etc. Once you get this further training, the class of your degree is no longer asked.
Where do you see the 2:2 ones? I only see 2:1 or general graduate jobs advertised.
Personally, I think anyone with a first is either a cheater, an egghead, or a dull person, and I wouldn't hire them.
2007-02-08 03:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by dude 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you want to start really. Its a difficult question to quantify as it all just depends on a bit of luck and the right opening. Maybe aim at a lower level entry in a big company were progression and promotion internally is a regular occurrence. Then when promotions do come up your most likely be in a far better position to compete and arguably be on a better footing then those with a higher class - practical knowledge of the company your working for counts for alot!
Sorry, you most likley won't find a definative answer to your question just lots of advice so good luck!
2007-02-07 22:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by D.W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone asks for at least 2:1 or 2:2 as they want the higher achieving candidates. With a 3rd or general degree hoder it is most likely that your application would be rejected straight away I'm afraid. Hard work pays off in the long run you see.
2007-02-07 22:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A degree will not define who I am but what I become.
2014-12-05 14:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmmmm...loving it...
It's the only option you've got, really, other than start again and try to get half decent grades next time round.
2007-02-07 22:02:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋