when applying for a job, how many employers really look to see if you have a degree?
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My experience has been that about half will ask for a copy of your dergree upon signing your contract.\n\nKeep in mind that if you lie about this, it'll always be grounds to fire your ass if they ever find out.
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It depends............If you have a degree from a third world country, it's hard to verify.  If your degree is from the US most likely yes.  A lot of third world people lie about degrees (BS, MS, PhD) and US companies don't check.  Just as another person posted. They only worry if you can work overtime, holidays, etc....  Plus they can pay them less.  They do check your background on criminal and credit check.  it's easy to do that.\nStay blessed\n\nTy
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Recruiters can receive hundreds of applicants for each job.  They need to screen the resumes for qualified candidates, and if a specific level of education is a requirement for the job, it is cost and time efficient to weed out those who don't meet the educational requirement first.
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Unfortunately, that is where our society is heading.  Completely service based, and as such, they expect a certain type of "qualifications"... The better question is, why would someone with a BA/BS apply for a job like this?\n\nBut maybe, this is just a "type-o" of sorts.. meaning it's information that goes out on every job posting from the company, sure you don't really need a college degree but hey doesn't hurt..... dunno just a few thoughts off the top of my head.
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Because It shows that you have dedication to follow through with what you set your mind too.  Just because someone has the intellegence to do a certain job, does not mean that they will be good at it or that they are emotionally capable of it for a lifetime.  \n\nIt shows that yes you do know your stuff.  No matter what you do, it is up to you to show them how good you are.  With or without a paper.  But the degree is something that no one can ever take away from you.
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having a degree will help you get a job and increase your chances of being promoted \n(many companies require that you have a degree when hiring and/or when promoting)\n\nwhat you want to do is how you should determine which degree
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Yes. How many actual questions are there about careers and employment?
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That is simply not a question one can answer without first knowing  which country/state you are focusing on.  If you are interested in the United States, generally only 25 percent of the adult population holds a bachelor's or higher degree.
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First of all, you are not right completely. More than 1% on the people in the world hold bachelors degree. I am not aware of your nationality, but there are many Bachelors degree holders in the world.\nMasters degree is not mandatory for all jobs.It depends on the position and type of job. Bachelors degree give an individual professional recognition and Masters degree gives specialisation.
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Graduate degrees usually require more coursework and/or some kind of thesis.  In some places (like the UK) the difference is your performance in your classes:  if you don't do well enough to qualify for a master's degree you may get a certificate instead (there are other possibilities, too, like no degree or one with "honours").\n\nThe cynical answer is that degrees look better on a resume and are more likely to qualify you for a higher salary.
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In some states, such as I believe Oregon, it is illegal to use such degrees to obtain employment/greater levels of compensation.  \n\nThey are a sham.  Anybody can give you a "degree," but if you think you could use them to improve your job prospects you are kidding yourself.  An empolyer who hires you thinking you were reporting an academic degree can later fire you if they discover it is not real.  Don't waste your money.
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That is a good sign.  Some companys will interview 2 or 3 times so others in the company can judge you.  As long as they keep asking you back, you are that closer to getting the job.
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I started college right out of high school.  I found out that, in the field I was interested in, it was easy to get a job and experience...and the experience was what most employers were looking for.  I have since finished my degree, but I saw a big bump in salary and responsibility when I put experience on my resume and NO bump in either when I put my new degree on my resume.
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A degree is not the most important thing anymore. You earned an Associates Degree because you probably can't afford to go to a 4-year college right now (like me). I earned my Associates degree because I wanted to. Anyway, it is hard to find a job because it is so competetive out there. Employers want experience and they want you to prove to yourself what you can bring to the company.
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Part of the perk to having a college degree is that employers know that you have had interaction with people from all over the world.
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It depends upon the school, the position, and the number of applicants.  The rule of thumb, in my experience, is to wait a week and make a phone call.  Then, until they tell you to stop, keep making phone calls.  You absolutely won't get anywhere waiting for someone to notice you out of a 12" stack of resumes.
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Apply for as many as you can. The more you apply for, the more chances you have!