Quote: Sal Paradise "Because of H&S insurance and ISO we have to have someone who is at least 18. I am looking to the future and someone who has the capacity to function at a higher level going forward.'"
Big difference between functioning in the class room and functioning in the work place. It's amazing the number of graduates we get through because they aren't able to replicate the work they've done in the class room in to that of the work place.
I mentioned in the sin bin my sadness for those that don't fit into this country's current education system, despite being bright intelligent individuals. Probably because their particular skill set is very specific and not catered for under the current system.
It's a sad state of affairs that no longer can an individual join an organization and work their way up through the company. As that career path is no longer an option in many circumstances. Merely asking for a degree that may not even be relevant to the job, makes by blood boil even further.
We we really should get back to on the job training where ever possible. It's the best way IMO, of getting employees to the highest level. I know myself and many of my older colleagues wouldn't be where we are now were it not for the ability at the time to join at the bottom and progress through via hard work and commitment to the top. Now a degree in marine engineering or naval architecture is a must. But I can tell you from experience that it isn't the be all and end all of making it in that profession. Yet many, including employers would have you believe it is. And it's wrong.
This is not a rant, well maybe it is. And it's not specifically aimed at this thread, well it is.
It just erks me something rotten when employers constantly seek only graduates for positions. When a degree isn't even remotely required for the job.
It's just something I feel passionately about and am strongly trying to change at the powers that be. With little luck.
