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A credential demonstrates that you have some knowledge or skill. If they already have the knowledge or skill, what would they learn from the degree regardless o

by 99_00 4y ago

A credential demonstrates that you have some knowledge or skill. If they already have the knowledge or skill, what would they learn from the degree regardless of what you assume his intention is.

ibejoeb 4y ago
Seems like we've come full circle. A credential from an institution was a good indicator of the caliber of the individual. Now, with Study.com and the roll-your-own degree programs, it's hard to know. That once-good indicator tells very little now. I went to NYU Gallatin for a bit and really wondered what in the world anyone seeing that on a cv would think.
- 99_00 4y ago
  Why doesn't a roll-your-own degree from Study.com indicate the caliber of the individual in the way a credential from an institution used to?
- triyambakam 4y ago
  > roll-your-own degree programs Can you explain that? But regarding Study.com, I think that their classes for CS are painful and horrible, but probably the same quality as countless physical schools out there.
Tozen 4y ago
At the point that the person already has years of work experience and demonstrable skill in the field, some would say the degree is arguably more "personal feel good" and/or vain attempt to avoid being discriminated against by "snobs". I say "vain attempt", because if you don't check the right boxes, the person is likely to get snubbed anyway. If you talk to many recruiters, depending on the field, the older person's work, supervisorial/managerial experience, and any references can be much more of the deciding factor. Don't get me wrong, degrees and certifications are very nice decorations, but there is no getting around who you know and doing well on the interview. That a working adult who has already established themselves professionally gets the degree in their later years, can be more about personal pride and dedication to their field, to make sure there isn't any gaps in their knowledge. And perhaps that's where the emphasis should be, showing personal growth and development. Someone taking the time to become better at what they do.
- 99_00 4y ago
  These are the authors stated motives: >I saw many opportunities, especially abroad, that were out of reach because I didn’t have the required papers. I felt ready for graduate school but couldn’t get admitted. I had to work harder to prove myself to employers.

by 99_00 4y ago

A credential demonstrates that you have some knowledge or skill. If they already have the knowledge or skill, what would they learn from the degree regardless of what you assume his intention is.

ibejoeb 4y ago

Seems like we've come full circle. A credential from an institution was a good indicator of the caliber of the individual. Now, with Study.com and the roll-your-own degree programs, it's hard to know. That once-good indicator tells very little now. I went to NYU Gallatin for a bit and really wondered what in the world anyone seeing that on a cv would think.

99_00 4y ago
Why doesn't a roll-your-own degree from Study.com indicate the caliber of the individual in the way a credential from an institution used to?
triyambakam 4y ago
> roll-your-own degree programs Can you explain that? But regarding Study.com, I think that their classes for CS are painful and horrible, but probably the same quality as countless physical schools out there.

Tozen 4y ago

At the point that the person already has years of work experience and demonstrable skill in the field, some would say the degree is arguably more "personal feel good" and/or vain attempt to avoid being discriminated against by "snobs". I say "vain attempt", because if you don't check the right boxes, the person is likely to get snubbed anyway. If you talk to many recruiters, depending on the field, the older person's work, supervisorial/managerial experience, and any references can be much more of the deciding factor. Don't get me wrong, degrees and certifications are very nice decorations, but there is no getting around who you know and doing well on the interview. That a working adult who has already established themselves professionally gets the degree in their later years, can be more about personal pride and dedication to their field, to make sure there isn't any gaps in their knowledge. And perhaps that's where the emphasis should be, showing personal growth and development. Someone taking the time to become better at what they do.

99_00 4y ago
These are the authors stated motives: >I saw many opportunities, especially abroad, that were out of reach because I didn’t have the required papers. I felt ready for graduate school but couldn’t get admitted. I had to work harder to prove myself to employers.