MS Certification vs. Advanced Degree
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Hello All, I was just wondering if there was anybody out there (particularly hiring managers or others with a hand in interviewing and hiring) with an opinion on this: With all else (other qualifications, experience, salary, etc.) being equal, do hiring managers prefer prospective applicants to have an advanced degree (Masters or higher), or a MS Certification in the relative field? I realize that this is a wide open question, but I'm just looking to get a feel for the general opinions out there. Just curious, Paul
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Hello All, I was just wondering if there was anybody out there (particularly hiring managers or others with a hand in interviewing and hiring) with an opinion on this: With all else (other qualifications, experience, salary, etc.) being equal, do hiring managers prefer prospective applicants to have an advanced degree (Masters or higher), or a MS Certification in the relative field? I realize that this is a wide open question, but I'm just looking to get a feel for the general opinions out there. Just curious, Paul
Paul Gates wrote:
With all else (other qualifications, experience, salary, etc.) being equal, do hiring managers prefer...
If you interviewed 12 of them, you'd probably get 13 different answers. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Do what feels right for you, not what you think others expect of you.
"Take only what you need and leave the land as you found it." - Native American Proverb
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Paul Gates wrote:
With all else (other qualifications, experience, salary, etc.) being equal, do hiring managers prefer...
If you interviewed 12 of them, you'd probably get 13 different answers. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Do what feels right for you, not what you think others expect of you.
"Take only what you need and leave the land as you found it." - Native American Proverb
DavidCrow wrote:
If you interviewed 12 of them, you'd probably get 13 different answers
Sounds about right :sigh:
DavidCrow wrote:
Do what feels right for you, not what you think others expect of you.
Agreed. I have jsut started a new job (software QA) and it will take a eyar to define the role to my satisfaction. Noone else can really do that for me. Elaine (fluffy tigress who walks by herself) The tigress is here :-D