What do employers look at? (1 Viewer)

[Revitalize]

I know some people say that you need to go to a good reputable university to get a job, while others say it depends on how well you did in your course (i.e. a distinction in a smaller university is better than just a pass in a good university).

However, is this really the case? The number of people getting degrees is so high, a bachelor's is becoming the norm. So is it the degrees they look at, the experience you have or how well you did in the cohort?

Cause getting a degree seems pointless with the debt that it comes with, unless you get a job.

 

[OzKo]

An applicant's qualifications and/or their results are generally used as a filter during the culling process. Degrees are effectively qualifying people to apply for jobs, but not getting them jobs. Some organisations seek applicants who achieved a Credit or Distinction average (as a minimum) but you only typically see this with graduate/entry-level jobs.

The most important criterions that organisations assess during the recruitment process are the experience and skills of the applicant. With that being said, strong marks can improve your chances if you are competing against a large number of applicants (you probably will considering the market).

 

[seremify007]

You're right - a bachelors degree is common... but it's a minimum requirement to even get in the door with an interview for many graduate (obviously?) positions which in theory could lead on to bigger and better things.

At the end of the day the deciding factor will come down to how well placed are you for the role you're applying for which typically isn't determined solely based on academic performance.

 

[Revitalize]

Thanks for the replies guys

But I'm still unclear about if where you go to get a degree matters.

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[enoilgam]

An applicant's qualifications and/or their results are generally used as a filter during the culling process. Degrees are effectively qualifying people to apply for jobs, but not getting them jobs. Some organisations seek applicants who achieved a Credit or Distinction average (as a minimum) but you only typically see this with graduate/entry-level jobs.

The most important criterions that organisations assess during the recruitment process are the experience and skills of the applicant. With that being said, strong marks can improve your chances if you are competing against a large number of applicants (you probably will considering the market).

You're right - a bachelors degree is common... but it's a minimum requirement to even get in the door with an interview for many graduate (obviously?) positions which in theory could lead on to bigger and better things.

At the end of the day the deciding factor will come down to how well placed are you for the role you're applying for which typically isn't determined solely based on academic performance.

These pretty much. Outside of graduate positions, your uni degree is mostly just going to qualify you for a role, but beyond that employers generally don't care about marks or prestige. Employers primarily look for candidates who are a good fit and that comes down to skills, experience and personality. Generally speaking, with the majority of roles in the commerce field (excluding management), organisations tend to be picky and will often select someone who perfectly matches the criteria as opposed to the "most qualified/experienced" applicant. That's definitely an emerging trend in the modern market.