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College Grads- How many of y'all got jobs in something you didn't get your degree in?
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:17 pm
Curious to see how prevalent it is for companies to hire people with degrees outside of their field.
I have heard companies don't care as long as you have a degree in something and I've also heard they can be very specific to what you graduate in.
I have heard companies don't care as long as you have a degree in something and I've also heard they can be very specific to what you graduate in.
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 2:18 pm
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Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:18 pm to Yaboylsu63
ye-ye
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:18 pm to Yaboylsu63
History Degree - Been with my company for 22 years as a Director of Product Development / Buyer. I wanted to be a teacher but decided not to.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:18 pm to Yaboylsu63
BS Electrical Engineering => RAN Radio Frequency (GSM/WCDMA/LTE) Engineer (Telecom)
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:19 pm to Yaboylsu63
It really depends on the company. There are definitely companies who will hire people with just about any degree, as long as you graduated with a good GPA, but there are other companies who are looking for specific degrees.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:19 pm to Yaboylsu63
In.
Graduated in business and got an MBA. I now work in non-profit.
Graduated in business and got an MBA. I now work in non-profit.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:20 pm to Epic Cajun
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as long as you graduated with a good GPA
51 years old here and NOBODY i ever took a job with EVER asked about my GPA.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:20 pm to 50_Tiger
You got an engineering degree and you're an engineer. You don't fit the criteria
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:21 pm to Displaced
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You got an engineering degree and you're an engineer. You don't fit the criteria
I know. It feels good
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:21 pm to CAD703X
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51 years old here and NOBODY i ever took a job with EVER asked about my GPA.
At least in the engineering world employers very much care about entry level applicant GPA.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:22 pm to Yaboylsu63
Education
Only taught 6 months
Only taught 6 months
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:23 pm to Yaboylsu63
Starbucks hires across the arts and humanities spectrum.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:23 pm to CAD703X
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51 years old here and NOBODY i ever took a job with EVER asked about my GPA.
There are definitely companies who hire new grads, regardless of their degree, as long as they have a good GPA. I know this specifically does occur.
If you have experience, I'm sure GPA doesn't matter, but if you're a new grad it can affect your ability to get hired on at certain companies.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:23 pm to Yaboylsu63
Ag economics degree and I work with software administration/devpt.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:24 pm to Yaboylsu63
Kinda. My degree is in EE but I write software.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:25 pm to Yaboylsu63
I have a degree in Mass Communications focus tv media and American History...
I now teach rather than work for ESPN
I now teach rather than work for ESPN
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:26 pm to Yaboylsu63
English major. I've been with a major investment firm for 20 years in account management/client relations.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:28 pm to Epic Cajun
I put my GPA on my resume when I was younger. It's irrelevant at 41 with 18-19 years of experience.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:28 pm to tduecen
When you cant do anything else, you teach
Posted on 8/3/17 at 2:33 pm to Burt Reynolds
Well that is just a myth, but hey continue with the belief
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