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Candidate #2 is at a big disadvantage because candidate #1 will already have three years experience on them by the time they graduate.
Uh yeah, not if they graduate at the same time.
But that does not matter because a degree plus work experience is still worth more then a degree and no experience.
And, if Candidate #1 got his degree in X, but ended up working in a restaurant because that was the only job that he could find, and three years pass and he is "caught up" to Candidate #2, he is only going to look like a chump because it only took him three years to graduate college, and with honors, but all he was able to land for employment was a service industry job. Yeah, that is real desirable.
I think it would also depend upon the role, example: if both hired for a sales job then at the end of the quarter I would know who closed more deals and I would be impressed by that candidate.
However, if both were applying for the job at the same time, I personally would be more impressed with a candidate who worked through college but still had the tenacity to complete education.
The candidate #1 may probably be a smart person and will have many jobs lined up but I have been disappointed by so many "gifted" people in corporate setting that I view hard work, tenacity, willingness to learn and being solution oriented to be greater traits than graduating early with a high GPA.
I don't think the facts presented would give me a hands-down verdict on which Candidate was better. In both cases it shows determination and dedication, both throwing yourself entirely into studies and going to school while working full time. I am inclined to Candidate #2 for sentimental reasons because he/she sounds more like a guy/girl from a working class background, but objectively they are both equal to my eye.
As an employer, I wouldn't base my decision just on those two factors alone. If candidate number 1 had any volunteer experience while attaining her/his degree in three years, that is definitely a big plus. Graduating with honors is also looked upon favorably.
Again, there is more to hiring a person than the criteria you posed.
I would be concerned about hiring someone who took six years to get through school. That is what, only three classes per semester, and still only a B average? Regardless of work experience, taking six years for college doesn't help anything.
Neither. Work experience isnt a definitive....its all about relative work experience. So if you major is engineering an engineering company isn't going to care if you have a lot of work experience in bagging groceries. As far as they are concerned you have never worked a day in your life. A better option would be to work several internships and finish school in the typical 4-5 years.
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As an employer, I wouldn't base my decision just on those two factors alone. If candidate number 1 had any volunteer experience while attaining her/his degree in three years, that is definitely a big plus. Graduating with honors is also looked upon favorably.
Again, there is more to hiring a person than the criteria you posed.
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Neither. Work experience isnt a definitive....its all about relative work experience. So if you major is engineering an engineering company isn't going to care if you have a lot of work experience in bagging groceries. As far as they are concerned you have never worked a day in your life. A better option would be to work several internships and finish school in the typical 4-5 years.
I agree. There's not enough information to judge. Relevant experience, whether paid or volunteer, would be a big factor. It also depends on the colleges each attended. Candidate #1 could have graduated with honors in three years from a third-rate commuter school where the courses are not very challenging for all we know while Candidate #2 could have worked himself through school for six years at a more competitive state or private university.
Any idiot can go through school if they don't have to worry about money.
Some people flunk school even when they have money... sad, but true...
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