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I have a friend who is very interested in embedded system design specifically, and he has been looking for a position in related fields since he graduated with a bachelor degree of Electrical Engineering.
However, a lot of the positions he applied to required a master of science degree at minimal, so he started applying for master degrees. The problem is, since he didn't have an above average grade in college, he only got accepted by one MAS (Master of Advanced Study) degree program.
If he uses MAS degree to apply for positions which requires a master of science degree, will the difference hurt his chance at preliminary screening?
Note: My friend is currently looking for work in United States
software-industry hiring-process united-states
asked Aug 23 '14 at 0:08
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I have a friend who is very interested in embedded system design specifically, and he has been looking for a position in related fields since he graduated with a bachelor degree of Electrical Engineering.
However, a lot of the positions he applied to required a master of science degree at minimal, so he started applying for master degrees. The problem is, since he didn't have an above average grade in college, he only got accepted by one MAS (Master of Advanced Study) degree program.
If he uses MAS degree to apply for positions which requires a master of science degree, will the difference hurt his chance at preliminary screening?
Note: My friend is currently looking for work in United States
software-industry hiring-process united-states
asked Aug 23 '14 at 0:08
LulalaBoss
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Michael Grubey Aug 28 '14 at 6:54
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I have a friend who is very interested in embedded system design specifically, and he has been looking for a position in related fields since he graduated with a bachelor degree of Electrical Engineering.
However, a lot of the positions he applied to required a master of science degree at minimal, so he started applying for master degrees. The problem is, since he didn't have an above average grade in college, he only got accepted by one MAS (Master of Advanced Study) degree program.
If he uses MAS degree to apply for positions which requires a master of science degree, will the difference hurt his chance at preliminary screening?
Note: My friend is currently looking for work in United States
software-industry hiring-process united-states
asked Aug 23 '14 at 0:08
LulalaBoss
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I have a friend who is very interested in embedded system design specifically, and he has been looking for a position in related fields since he graduated with a bachelor degree of Electrical Engineering.
However, a lot of the positions he applied to required a master of science degree at minimal, so he started applying for master degrees. The problem is, since he didn't have an above average grade in college, he only got accepted by one MAS (Master of Advanced Study) degree program.
If he uses MAS degree to apply for positions which requires a master of science degree, will the difference hurt his chance at preliminary screening?
Note: My friend is currently looking for work in United States
software-industry hiring-process united-states
asked Aug 23 '14 at 0:08
LulalaBoss
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asked Aug 23 '14 at 0:08
LulalaBoss
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asked Aug 23 '14 at 0:08
LulalaBoss
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asked Aug 23 '14 at 0:08
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Michael Grubey Aug 28 '14 at 6:54
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Michael Grubey
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – gnat, Garrison Neely
closed as off-topic by Jim G., gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Garrison Neely, Michael Grubey Aug 28 '14 at 6:54
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- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., IDrinkandIKnowThings, Michael Grubey
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Generally speaking, if a company is looking for someone with a certain level of education, a candidate that applies with anything less is going to have a harder time competing with other people who do have the requested education.
Now that isn't to say that getting an MAS is a bad thing. More education is always more education. Remember that education requirements are there to ensure that the candidate is capable of doing the job. The more your friend is able to demonstrate his/her capabilities, the better their chance is going to be for getting hired on.
Say someone applies at the same time as your friend, and this person meets all of the requirements including an MS degree. Your friend is then going to have to have something else going for him that this other people doesn't. A few ideas that come to mind:
- Real world experience. A portfolio is always a great substitute to formal education, showing that (s)he is capable of doing the work that they were taught.
- Additional certifications. Certifications stress and test your ability to excel in an area. Studying for and obtaining certifications relevant to the job (s)he is going for is a great way to say "I've trained extra hard for this line of work".
- Starting in a position with more lenient requirements. Getting that real-world experience will help him/her learn on-the-job and substitute the education that (s)he's already received.
answered Aug 23 '14 at 0:20
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Another real plus is that this gives him a chance to improve that GPA and show he has matured enough to get good grades now.
– HLGEM
Aug 25 '14 at 17:18
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I've noticed that this question is closed due to my unclear question description. However, I'll accept this as answer and thank you for the answer.
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Generally speaking, if a company is looking for someone with a certain level of education, a candidate that applies with anything less is going to have a harder time competing with other people who do have the requested education.
Now that isn't to say that getting an MAS is a bad thing. More education is always more education. Remember that education requirements are there to ensure that the candidate is capable of doing the job. The more your friend is able to demonstrate his/her capabilities, the better their chance is going to be for getting hired on.
Say someone applies at the same time as your friend, and this person meets all of the requirements including an MS degree. Your friend is then going to have to have something else going for him that this other people doesn't. A few ideas that come to mind:
- Real world experience. A portfolio is always a great substitute to formal education, showing that (s)he is capable of doing the work that they were taught.
- Additional certifications. Certifications stress and test your ability to excel in an area. Studying for and obtaining certifications relevant to the job (s)he is going for is a great way to say "I've trained extra hard for this line of work".
- Starting in a position with more lenient requirements. Getting that real-world experience will help him/her learn on-the-job and substitute the education that (s)he's already received.
answered Aug 23 '14 at 0:20
Thebluefish
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Another real plus is that this gives him a chance to improve that GPA and show he has matured enough to get good grades now.
– HLGEM
Aug 25 '14 at 17:18
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I've noticed that this question is closed due to my unclear question description. However, I'll accept this as answer and thank you for the answer.
– LulalaBoss
Oct 16 '14 at 19:46
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up vote
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Generally speaking, if a company is looking for someone with a certain level of education, a candidate that applies with anything less is going to have a harder time competing with other people who do have the requested education.
Now that isn't to say that getting an MAS is a bad thing. More education is always more education. Remember that education requirements are there to ensure that the candidate is capable of doing the job. The more your friend is able to demonstrate his/her capabilities, the better their chance is going to be for getting hired on.
Say someone applies at the same time as your friend, and this person meets all of the requirements including an MS degree. Your friend is then going to have to have something else going for him that this other people doesn't. A few ideas that come to mind:
- Real world experience. A portfolio is always a great substitute to formal education, showing that (s)he is capable of doing the work that they were taught.
- Additional certifications. Certifications stress and test your ability to excel in an area. Studying for and obtaining certifications relevant to the job (s)he is going for is a great way to say "I've trained extra hard for this line of work".
- Starting in a position with more lenient requirements. Getting that real-world experience will help him/her learn on-the-job and substitute the education that (s)he's already received.
answered Aug 23 '14 at 0:20
Thebluefish
1,7381618
Another real plus is that this gives him a chance to improve that GPA and show he has matured enough to get good grades now.
– HLGEM
Aug 25 '14 at 17:18
1
I've noticed that this question is closed due to my unclear question description. However, I'll accept this as answer and thank you for the answer.
– LulalaBoss
Oct 16 '14 at 19:46
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up vote
3
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accepted
up vote
3
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accepted
Generally speaking, if a company is looking for someone with a certain level of education, a candidate that applies with anything less is going to have a harder time competing with other people who do have the requested education.
Now that isn't to say that getting an MAS is a bad thing. More education is always more education. Remember that education requirements are there to ensure that the candidate is capable of doing the job. The more your friend is able to demonstrate his/her capabilities, the better their chance is going to be for getting hired on.
Say someone applies at the same time as your friend, and this person meets all of the requirements including an MS degree. Your friend is then going to have to have something else going for him that this other people doesn't. A few ideas that come to mind:
- Real world experience. A portfolio is always a great substitute to formal education, showing that (s)he is capable of doing the work that they were taught.
- Additional certifications. Certifications stress and test your ability to excel in an area. Studying for and obtaining certifications relevant to the job (s)he is going for is a great way to say "I've trained extra hard for this line of work".
- Starting in a position with more lenient requirements. Getting that real-world experience will help him/her learn on-the-job and substitute the education that (s)he's already received.
answered Aug 23 '14 at 0:20
Thebluefish
1,7381618
Generally speaking, if a company is looking for someone with a certain level of education, a candidate that applies with anything less is going to have a harder time competing with other people who do have the requested education.
Now that isn't to say that getting an MAS is a bad thing. More education is always more education. Remember that education requirements are there to ensure that the candidate is capable of doing the job. The more your friend is able to demonstrate his/her capabilities, the better their chance is going to be for getting hired on.
Say someone applies at the same time as your friend, and this person meets all of the requirements including an MS degree. Your friend is then going to have to have something else going for him that this other people doesn't. A few ideas that come to mind:
- Real world experience. A portfolio is always a great substitute to formal education, showing that (s)he is capable of doing the work that they were taught.
- Additional certifications. Certifications stress and test your ability to excel in an area. Studying for and obtaining certifications relevant to the job (s)he is going for is a great way to say "I've trained extra hard for this line of work".
- Starting in a position with more lenient requirements. Getting that real-world experience will help him/her learn on-the-job and substitute the education that (s)he's already received.
answered Aug 23 '14 at 0:20
Thebluefish
1,7381618
answered Aug 23 '14 at 0:20
Thebluefish
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answered Aug 23 '14 at 0:20
Thebluefish
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answered Aug 23 '14 at 0:20
Thebluefish
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1,7381618
Another real plus is that this gives him a chance to improve that GPA and show he has matured enough to get good grades now.
– HLGEM
Aug 25 '14 at 17:18
1
I've noticed that this question is closed due to my unclear question description. However, I'll accept this as answer and thank you for the answer.
– LulalaBoss
Oct 16 '14 at 19:46
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Another real plus is that this gives him a chance to improve that GPA and show he has matured enough to get good grades now.
– HLGEM
Aug 25 '14 at 17:18
1
I've noticed that this question is closed due to my unclear question description. However, I'll accept this as answer and thank you for the answer.
– LulalaBoss
Oct 16 '14 at 19:46
Another real plus is that this gives him a chance to improve that GPA and show he has matured enough to get good grades now.
– HLGEM
Aug 25 '14 at 17:18
Another real plus is that this gives him a chance to improve that GPA and show he has matured enough to get good grades now.
– HLGEM
Aug 25 '14 at 17:18
1
1
I've noticed that this question is closed due to my unclear question description. However, I'll accept this as answer and thank you for the answer.
– LulalaBoss
Oct 16 '14 at 19:46
I've noticed that this question is closed due to my unclear question description. However, I'll accept this as answer and thank you for the answer.
– LulalaBoss
Oct 16 '14 at 19:46
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