Posted on: 17-07-14 17:27:44
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Originally posted by febpreet
Still for IT occupations, which is more broad I don't think there should be a hardcore requirement for an Engg. degree. Employers are aware of it, and so should the authorities. However, as seen with Canadian immigration, the situation is not ideal. What the Government and Employers/Companies want are different.
I am still not sold on this, vis-a-vis IT. Other fields, yes agree, there should be requirement to match the job offer with the education stream.
Considering the vast and vague nature of the term "IT", it makes sense to understand and compare the educational background of the applicant (whether it is engineering or some other field) and if it is related to the job offered.
In this case, clearly there is no relation between the "development job" and the educational qualification (Commerce).
They do not insist on the engineering degrees - they have a very specific list of occupations and the corresponding requirements.
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Originally posted by cdn_dude
They do not insist on the engineering degrees - they have a very specific list of occupations and the corresponding requirements.
From what I heard, I think they do insist Engg. education (Diploma/Degree/Polytechnic studies) for all Software/Hardware related roles. That's why you see, post like this crops up every few months. On the job training doesn't count
.I think one needs to direct the resume and job profile to more Business focussed, i.e. Business support, MIS roles. Make sure there is an abundance of 'Business' keyword in the job profile and the position.
Back in the day IBM used to hire programmers at entry level based on aptitude measures and their background education didn't matter. Most were non-engineers. This was when people actually had long careers with companies they worked for.
Thanks Everyone.Let me try again.
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Originally posted by elmer fudd
Back in the day IBM used to hire programmers at entry level based on aptitude measures and their background education didn't matter. Most were non-engineers. This was when people actually had long careers with companies they worked for.
Elmer, even now majority of IT (high paid and extremely skilled/intelligent) colleagues of mine don't have any Engineering Degree, including my present/past Manager. There are other with M.Sc. from American Universities that work as effectively as us with non Engg.
I am happy/glad that I didn't waste Lakhs of Rs. of my parents' hard earned money. A correspondence B.Comm and an year's Computer course doesn't sound a bad deal at all. However, it sure is a roadblock when try to apply to the biggies, i.e. MS, Google, etc. for their Product Development.
No offense to and not at all denigrading the ones with a 4 years' Engg. degree. Just stating the facts.
Wondering why the Govt. authorities don't know this prevalent practice already. Anyhow! Good luck for the OP.
So what does one do when the education and the experience are in different areas ?
Say (BSC+MBA) or ( BCom + MCom) and working as a CSA for say 8-10 years ?
Since the degree is written & can't be changed , is it better for the person to apply as a Management Consultant and redraw his experience plus job offer to meet the category ?
Or should he continue with his qualifications and job experience of Systems Analyst and apply under CSA ?
Which of the above 2 has more chance of approval ?
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