Prestige

[DigDug]

Why is it that those who naysay the effects of prestige in education and careers are invariably the ones who lack it? While there are many things wrong with how the world works, with the prizing of name over substance (although the prestige of name at some point came about from substance), I don't see the validity of this whole, "name just gets you in the door, it's up to you after that" argument as an argument against prestige... That's exactly the point! You can have all the skill you want, but if you don't get in the door, you might as well have no skill at all. Moreover, those with academic pedigree almost invariably have the skill to succeed at the jobs they do. Why? Because there really isn't much that can't be taught on the job - and those with academic pedigree are smart enough to teach themselves.

 

[Isla]

Prestige is a sociological construct.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Similar things with those who are communists.
They are the only ones complaining about how little money they make.

Sure, a degree from a well known University will count, especially if your CV is rather empty. Fortunatlely mine is good.

 

[DigDug]

But you have to remember, the better the school you graduate from, the more full your CV will become!

Right now, anyone in business school outside the top 6or so schools might as well drop-out. Business is so damn bad right now, it's not funny. And it looks to be that way for a while!!!

 

[FrustratedUser]

You are right Blip Blop. Second best thing is connections.
I lay the ground way back in '89 getting in to the Radio Astronomy business and keeping in touch, and now I am here.