Who would you hire?...One with years of experience or one with no experience but has a bachelors degree?

Answer 1

Once I have reviewed all resumes and applications. I try to meet with those candidates who have both relevant experience and/or relevant education. I consider the following:
-The importance of knowledge base, that can be assumed by a degree.
-Verifiable work experience that shows an ability to perform job duties.
-Scoring well on testing and interview questions.

-The mix of experience and knowledge of employees already working in the department. For example if you have 5 young degree holders with little experience, why not bring in someone who has a lot of experience even though he or she may not have a degree? If we have 5 veteran people without degrees, why not bring in a young degree holder who can bring fresh new theories into the mix.

I have had great success in keeping the employee mix diversified.

Answer 2

Depends on the job I was filling and what kind of experience. And it would also depend on the degree. It I needed a welder and a welder with 15 years experience and a kid right out of college with a degree in underwater basket weaving both applied I would hire the welder.

However, if I was hiring an accountant and a person with 10 years experience as a cashier at Walmart and a kid with a degree in accounting applied for the job I'd hire the kid with the degree.

Answer 3

Each year of college is worth two years of experience. Eight years experience is worth a college degree with no experience.

A college degree tells me that the candidate is reasonably intelligent, can meet deadlines and requirements, and can be trained when the business situation changes. Experience tells me that the individual can do the job right now. How often has the technology changed and a certain skill set suddenly become obsolete? The greater the experience the more likely the individual has been able to adapt to changes.

The candidate with expeience would have to have more than eight years experience.

Answer 4

True story... I was a superintendent at a large government project for an Electrical Contractor. At the time I had a crew of 26 men and I believe 4 helpers. I needed a larger crew of journeymen electricians and 2 fellows with a degree in electrical construction came in from a technical school in Idaho. I hired them over some experienced journeymen by request of the Federal Government inspectors, the Corps of Engineers. They were worse than the apprentices I had on the job. What they learned from the books did them so very little good in the field I had to go over the heads of the Corps and fire them after a month. Books are great, don't get me wrong, but they can't teach you everything you need for actual field work.

Answer 5

The best training/eduction comes from hands on experience. You learn from mistakes. A bachelor degree is great on paper, but doesn't replace what you learn by doing. I would hire someone with experience in the same field and a proven, successful track record, over an someone with an impressive education with no experience in a heartbeat.

Answer 6

Most employers are looking for people with experience. Some degrees offer co-op programs which, in my opinion, are really good! Not only do co-op programs keep all the phony universities in line (like ones who offer certificates, diplomas, and degrees like you see on certain TV commercials or other ads that state things like "Earn your Master's in two weeks!" for $5,000 up front), but they help you get actual education and experience at the same time!

Answer 7

That would depend. Most bachelor's degree programs require graduates to gain experience in their feild. I would have to say they would both be equally qualified until I interviewed them both. The interview phase would make the most difference to me. If they both interviewed well, I would go to minute details. How were the applicants dressed? Did they studder? Were they late on time or early? How long do they expect to stay with the company?

Answer 8

Life experience!!! A degree only means you can get through the classes.

Answer 9

life experience, but only after carefully checking references. same would be true for the graduate, but the experience would usually be more valuable. I just hired an assistant with lots of experience, but no degree (at least in our field).

Answer 10

I would take the experienced person.....however would maybe offer the graduate some work experience.

The problem is these days there are lot of good people graduating with degrees, but they have no experience, but to get the experience someone needs to offer them a chance to gain it.