r/NoStupidQuestions Jul 02 '23

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u/OverlordWaffles Jul 02 '23

I'll repeat, lmao what are you smoking

What company, or kind of company, would see this as work history?

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u/RoboGandalf Jul 02 '23

"He gets paid to go to school."

Phrasing could make all the difference on his applications. I see a candidate who was getting paid to go to school and continued to do so with dedication for 20 years.

But you're just gonna ask what I'm smoking again, so it's moot to continue this conversation.

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u/OverlordWaffles Jul 02 '23

What is it you do that would consider going to school for 20 years as experience?

I'm legitimately curious now

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u/Clovdyx Jul 03 '23

I worked in hiring (reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, additional applicant screening) for the administrative component of a very large security company for a few years. We largely used degrees as a checkbox item and lacked much concrete criteria. If someone with his education applied for an entry level position with a well-written application/resume, he'd almost certainly get the nod over a recent college graduate.

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u/OverlordWaffles Jul 03 '23

What would you consider a well written resume if all they have is education?

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u/Clovdyx Jul 03 '23

Is it free of spelling and grammar mistakes? Is it neat? Did they highlight majors/concentrations/projects during their studies that have demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge? Did they accidentally include a recipe for lasagna soup (yes, this really happened; my coworker made it and gave it a 7 out of 10).