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Originally Posted by FatFreeGoodness
It appears that I might be the first person responding from the point of view of the employer rather than as a student...
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Except for Mal
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It does not tell me you are competent in that area.
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But it does suggest experience. And if it is a field related to the job, that could be translated into less or more efficient training.
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If the only thing I have to judge you by is your academic record, then a good academic record is important, and one with some diversity is preferable. However, if someone has verifiable success in the workplace they are preferable to someone with good academics, regardless.
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Which is why it's extremely important to take advantage of any internship programs that your college offers. You will get work experience in your field, college credit, and money. How can you go wrong?