Who has a degree?
Apr 1st 2008, 7:11 pm
#16
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Re: Who has a degree?
No Degree here, left school as soon as I finished my GCSE's! Didn't do me any harm. The mates I have who did get degree's had loads of trouble finding suitable positions, I've never been out of work!
Apr 1st 2008, 7:12 pm
#17
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Re: Who has a degree?
Fair enough...
Apr 1st 2008, 7:13 pm
#18
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Re: Who has a degree?
i've got an economics degree...it was relevant when i started working, but experience now is much more important...
MM, xx
MM, xx
Apr 1st 2008, 7:13 pm
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Re: Who has a degree?
My friend has a 1st class honours in Astro Physics from St Andrews university and a Msc in Communications..
When NASA never came in for him he was kinda screwed..
He pours a magic pint at my local though
Apr 1st 2008, 7:18 pm
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Re: Who has a degree?
Was wondering how many people actually have got a degree?
Who hasn't but still managed to get a job.
My husband has twenty years experience but no degree, as he came through the trades route to his position.
We are getting conflicting info so thought we'd ask you guys.
Thanks
Who hasn't but still managed to get a job.
My husband has twenty years experience but no degree, as he came through the trades route to his position.
We are getting conflicting info so thought we'd ask you guys.
Thanks
DH doesn't have a Degree either but like Autonomy said, DH does have specific qualifications in his field (which as we all know now have to be attested back in the UK at the FCO and UAE Emb in London)
Been in the ME for 12 years, in his trade for over 25 years and worked for 6 different companies, none of which have asked for a Degree
Apr 1st 2008, 7:20 pm
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Re: Who has a degree?
DH doesn't have a Degree either but like Autonomy said, DH does have specific qualifications in his field (which as we all know now have to be attested back in the UK at the FCO and UAE Emb in London)
Been in the ME for 12 years, in his trade for over 25 years and worked for 6 different companies, none of which have asked for a Degree
Been in the ME for 12 years, in his trade for over 25 years and worked for 6 different companies, none of which have asked for a Degree
Apr 1st 2008, 8:58 pm
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Re: Who has a degree?
Thanks you lot, you've been a great help
Apr 2nd 2008, 4:07 am
#23
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Re: Who has a degree?
I think Im gonna go back to bed and try today again.......
I just found myself agreeing with Confi...............
Nothing after my Highers, and the only trouble I have had is how certain Gov Relations people classify me when they apply for my residence visa's!!!!!
I just found myself agreeing with Confi...............
Nothing after my Highers, and the only trouble I have had is how certain Gov Relations people classify me when they apply for my residence visa's!!!!!
Apr 2nd 2008, 4:28 am
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Re: Who has a degree?
I left school after A-levels in 1999 and worked my way up from receptionist in a tech company to head of communications for a $5 billion company today. (And no Conf, it wasn't due to my boobs or any other part of my anatomy...)
Every single employer I have ever had has asked me why I didn't go to university and I never have a problem answering this question, because it was clearly the right choice for me.
I think not having a degree is actually a refreshing change for a lot of employers because they are so used to candidates with an array of impressive qualifications that when one comes along without them, they're actually quite interested to find out more about them.
Every single employer I have ever had has asked me why I didn't go to university and I never have a problem answering this question, because it was clearly the right choice for me.
I think not having a degree is actually a refreshing change for a lot of employers because they are so used to candidates with an array of impressive qualifications that when one comes along without them, they're actually quite interested to find out more about them.
Apr 2nd 2008, 4:32 am
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Re: Who has a degree?
I left school after A-levels in 1999 and worked my way up from receptionist in a tech company to head of communications for a $5 billion company today. (And no Conf, it wasn't due to my boobs or any other part of my anatomy...)
Every single employer I have ever had has asked me why I didn't go to university and I never have a problem answering this question, because it was clearly the right choice for me.
I think not having a degree is actually a refreshing change for a lot of employers because they are so used to candidates with an array of impressive qualifications that when one comes along without them, they're actually quite interested to find out more about them.
Every single employer I have ever had has asked me why I didn't go to university and I never have a problem answering this question, because it was clearly the right choice for me.
I think not having a degree is actually a refreshing change for a lot of employers because they are so used to candidates with an array of impressive qualifications that when one comes along without them, they're actually quite interested to find out more about them.
When a CV crosses my desk now, I dont even bother looking at the Education section, I go straight to Experience.......
Apr 2nd 2008, 4:49 am
#26
why ayeeeee man!
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Re: Who has a degree?
Was wondering how many people actually have got a degree?
Who hasn't but still managed to get a job.
My husband has twenty years experience but no degree, as he came through the trades route to his position.
We are getting conflicting info so thought we'd ask you guys.
Thanks
Who hasn't but still managed to get a job.
My husband has twenty years experience but no degree, as he came through the trades route to his position.
We are getting conflicting info so thought we'd ask you guys.
Thanks
Althoguh on my visa it has to say 'clerk' as thats the rule if you don't have a degree.
Apr 2nd 2008, 4:50 am
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why ayeeeee man!
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Apr 2nd 2008, 6:03 am
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Re: Who has a degree?
I went to undergraduate and graduate law school recently. Saw a lot of students from very good universities with straight A's at A'Level who I would not trust in a commercial situation. No common sense and certainly no commercial acumen. Yet they walked straight into Training Contracts with the top commercial law firms because they had been to the right Uni.
Apr 2nd 2008, 6:19 am
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Re: Who has a degree?
I think you have to have a Degree in order to have "Manager" on your visa. I think that is important for many non-EU nationals as without the word manager on their Visa it can make it more difficult to get Visas for other Gulf countries.
