If people has more than a degree in one area and another degree in something else and never use it,.?

Question

would you pick someone who has worked "on the job training" so many years and performs very well is better qualified to receive a higher grade job over a person who has spent years in a class room studying for something he/she doesn't use?

I don't consider this to be a biased question as one person mentioned. I was not in this position myself, but others have been. I am only wanted a general consenus of your views.

Remember one or more of our Presidents were not college grads.

Answer 1

Work experience is usually much more valuable than what your grades were, or even what your degree was in.

Answer 2

That all depends on the situation and the qualifications of the employees that you are comparing. I majored in Economics, but I work in marketing. I have a sister that majored in Liberal Arts, but that works as an Accounting Manager. I have another sister that majored in International Relations and then went on to law school.

A college degree is more than just a piece of paper. In college you learn things like time management, critical thinking, thinking under pressure, communication skills and so on. A degree also shows that you had the drive to finish something.

All things being equal (work experience etc.), I would pick the person with the college degree over the person without.

Answer 3

That's a biased question - it is obvious you feel that you were unfairly treated and want us to agree with you. However, it seems to me that if the person was "picked" after his/her education, s/he plans to use the education, so I think you have misinterpreted the situation.

There is a difference between on-the-job training and an education. When someone comes out of school, s/he usually needs some initial training to fully understand how things are done at that company. Once they have been trained, however, they understand more than what the company is currently doing, and may be able to go beyond the current job description. Therefore, if I needed someone to jump in instantly and perform right now, but didn't care about the future, I would probably pick the person with on-the-job training. If I wanted someone with potential to develop for the future, I would pick the person with the formal education.

Answer 4

It depends on the job and the type of qualifications. It also depends on the two individuals being considered. There is no simple answer to your question.