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Subject:Re: Job Information From:"Kelly K. Hoffman" <hoffman -at- LOGICRAFT -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 27 Jul 1993 12:19:16 -0400
nancy ott <uupsi5!ANSOFT.COM!ott> writes:
>You need both. Having a degree can keep your resume from
>automatically being tossed in the circular file, but your experience
>will get you the job.
I agree that the experience will get you the job. A good portfolio speaks
volumes.
On the other hand, I've seen many job postings that request a fair amount
of experience (say, 8 - 10 years or more) and want a degree, too. Why? If
the degree dates back that many years, why is it important or relevant? Is
it simply a knee-jerk thing?
[rest of nancy's post deleted. For the most part, I agree with her
recommendations for folks who are still in school.]
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Technical Writer 22 Cotton Road is admitting
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