Re: What employers want (WAS grammar... etc.)

[Rebecca Merck <Rebecca -dot- Merck -at- ONESOFT -dot- COM>]

Steve said:

"How do you feel about combining experience and education?  Is it your
opinion that if I were to apply for a job ad that asks for 6+ years of
experience, having only 3 years of experience but armed with a BS, I
would
be tossed out on my behind for ignoring the job experience
requirements?"

** I think it depends on whether they're asking for 6 years of writing
experience, when I would think that education could substitute, or 6
years of BUSINESS experience, when I don't think it could.  Sometimes
the crucial information is how long you've been in the business world,
because of the perspective it provides.  How long you've been writing
for a company that employs you and whose success and reputation depends
on how you do, versus the important-yet-different motivation of being
graded.

** I don't think I'd toss anyone out on their behind for asking the
question.  But I wouldn't feel too bad about saying "No, I need real
business experience" if that experience is, in my opinion, crucial to
successful performance of the job.

** Then again, if someone had the motivation to ask the question,
showing curiousity and a willingness to do research, and the sincere
interest in the job -- that, for me, would override the 'years of
experience' requirement.  But that's just me.

-Rebecca


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