Hopefully, a degree ensures an employer that the employee has superior
skills in: communications and in problem solving, and it speaks directly
to the ability of that employee to continue the learning process,
something that many of us do on a daily basis......
-----Original Message-----
From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Sharon Blackstock
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 1:36 PM
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Subject: [RM] What's in it for an employer to require a degree?
Happy Friday Everyone-
I'm participating in a compensation study here at work and the question
that has my brain on overload is the following: "What minimum level of
education do you believe is needed to perform your job at entry level?"
My current position is one that requires a degree (the only position in
my department that requires such, including my boss's position) and I
agree with that requirement, but I'm having difficulty being honest
about WHY it should be required. Here's my question for you - from an
employer's perspective what does a degree provide that is essential to
performing the work we do? After all, my 1971 bachelor's degree in Home
Economics, while interesting, has little connection with RIM (I earned a
post-grad degree later in Public Admin and that undoubtedly helped me
get jobs and experience that landed me here, but I digress ... )
I've spent quite a bit of time trying to find answers by googling my
question in a variety of ways and most hits I get focus on reasons for
getting a degree (better job, more money, blah, blah, blah), but nothing
about what earning a degree does for your employer or for you as an
individual.
Any ideas? I'm not looking for a defense as I'm not feeling defensive,
but I am looking for thoughtful responses. Thanks in advance.
Sharon G. Blackstock, CRM
Central Records Administrator
Lakewood City Clerk's Office
480 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood CO 80226-3127
Direct: 303-987-7091 Fax: 303-987-7088
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