More companies dropping college degree requirement

[rogue06]

Quite often a college degree is simply regarded as proof that the person is disciplined and has a good work ethic, which is what employers tend to value over any particular knowledge the candidate might possess.

That became more the case as it became increasingly difficult to get information from previous employers aside from a confirmation that they were employed there during such and such a time.

[rogue06]

I don't know what the current number is, but the percentage of persons actually employed in their field of study has always been very low.

My father had a Masters in electronics but worked for Chrysler supplying car dealers. He still loved electronics though and it was his hobby -- repairing TVs, building stereo systems and the like.

[Mountain Man]

I have always been a Jack-of-all-trades-Master-of-none. I want to know how everything "works" - I was the kid that took everything apart growing up. I was into electronics, physics, biology, mechanics, etc. I never take the time to become a "leading expert" in anything because I will get bored and move onto something else. That is pretty much my "weakness" - So I have ended up with a very broad but not especially deep knowledge base.

There's more to that saying that a lot of people aren't familiar with:

"Jack of all trades but master of none, is better than master of one."

[Littlejoe]

I have always been a Jack-of-all-trades-Master-of-none. I want to know how everything "works" - I was the kid that took everything apart growing up. I was into electronics, physics, biology, mechanics, etc. I never take the time to become a "leading expert" in anything because I will get bored and move onto something else. That is pretty much my "weakness" - So I have ended up with a very broad but not especially deep knowledge base.

HEYYYY....I represent that remark!!!

[Cow Poke]

That became more the case as it became increasingly difficult to get information from previous employers aside from a confirmation that they were employed there during such and such a time.

Also, when workers were plentiful, it was easier to be picky. Now, companies are having a hard time even finding "warm bodies" to fill jobs.

[Zymologist]

Also, when workers were plentiful, it was easier to be picky. Now, companies are having a hard time even finding "warm bodies" to fill jobs.

I can't help it if I'm cold all the time!

I suppose I'm one of the rare ones working in the field I have a B.S. in, but I have been pretty fortunate with my employers.