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Is working experience as valued as a degree in the same field of work?

Example: Mark has a degree in risk assessment, Adam does not have a degree but has been a risk assessment manager for5 years through working his way to that position and learning from a his senior. Do you consider adam's experience in that field to be just as valuable as Mark's degree with1 year work experience?

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Question added by JODY BANKS
Date Posted: 2017/01/19
Kibuuka Yusufu Kalijjonjo
by Kibuuka Yusufu Kalijjonjo , Assistant Accountant , Heritage Secondary School, Dar es salaam

It depends on how thw graduate has weaned the degree. It can not just be left on the idle competent research should be added.

Joseph  Tennie
by Joseph Tennie , Long-Term Elections Observer Assistant , National Democratic Institute (NDI)

Working experince is valued in that it is mostly done practically however it must be backed theoritically& practically by attaining a degree.

zaka ullah
by zaka ullah , shift manager , Domino's pizza

of course working experience as valued as a degreein related field

Obaid ur Rehman
by Obaid ur Rehman , HR Executive , Al Bahr Al Arabi Marine Engineering Services

experience has more value than degree. Provided you have learnt through number of years the processes and ways to do that job.

Asha  Joshy
by Asha Joshy , Administrative Support

Experience every time provides with more efficient performance.

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Management , Saudi Musheera SJS Co.

some time experience is better more than studies

 

Ashraf E. Mahmoud (PhD)
by Ashraf E. Mahmoud (PhD) , University Lecturer, Freelancer Consultant and Trainer for Int'l Business & Banking TF. , FreeLancer

Thanks for invitation, 

I do believe that scientific degrees, technical certificates and  experience are important for any job in addition to the personal talents and qualifications but the "job description' is usually specify the best qualifications needed for candidates who can be employed.    

Rana Mushtaq Ahmad
by Rana Mushtaq Ahmad , Lead Generation Specialist , PennAlpha

It depends on the field, but both work experience and a degree are valuable in different ways. A degree gives you a solid theoretical foundation and credentials that are often necessary for certain positions.

sameh kamal
by sameh kamal , Human Resources Officer , at the LM Egypt Electronic Industries

Sorry I did not understand the question

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