I am an Administrative Manager hiring a PT admin under me. This person has to be extremely well organized and also should have executive level experience. I would prefer a college degree, but it is not necessary for the job. I’m just wondering the best way to post the job without eliminating the words “college degreeâ€, but making sure people know that we will hire a high school graduate with the right experience. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Submitted by: Kathy J.
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You could word it such as.... High School graduate with 5 years experience in a related field at the executive level. College degree preferred.
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Anonymous on
2/1/2010 10:27:23 AM
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Part time motivated administrative assistant with executive experience, college degree preferred but not required.
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Anonymous on
2/1/2010 10:23:47 AM
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Post suggestion: "college degree preferred however also will consider experienced professional"
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Mary Anna Thompson on
2/1/2010 7:32:05 AM
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I answered an ad and ultimately got the job which posted "Bachelor's Degree or at least five years executive admin. experience required". To tell the truth, I believe the experience outweighs the degree.
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Debra Balenson on
1/29/2010 4:57:00 PM
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I work for a school district, and when we post, we usually use the phrase "preferred" (i.e., Masters' Degree preferred) in the posting.
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Mary D'Agostaro on
1/29/2010 2:39:47 PM
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If a college degree is not required, why is it important? There's no substitute for work experience, common sense, and good references. I have seen many without college degrees teach those with degrees. Consider putting an emphasis on job skills rather than formal education. You may be pleasantly surprised. You may find someone who's worked their way up from the bottom for a reason.
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Linda Palmer on
1/29/2010 1:35:31 PM
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Our job postings say something like this:
Bachelor's degree in Business or field pertinent to work unit AND one year of directly related administrative experience; OR,
Five years of directly related administrative experience; OR,
Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
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Jacque Buchanan on
1/29/2010 12:50:26 PM
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College Degree or blank number of years office experience preferred is what we usually post
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Julie Minegar Stasi on
1/29/2010 12:45:01 PM
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"College degree or equivalent experience preferred"
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Shelley Smith on
1/29/2010 12:44:31 PM
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Whatever degree you list, put preferred after. That leaves it open for someone with out the degree if you choose. Ex: Bachelor's degree, preferred.
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Jody Gonzales on
1/29/2010 12:11:01 PM
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Thank you all for your suggestions!
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Kathy J. on
1/29/2010 12:08:51 PM
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Just asking why would you prefer someone with a college degree?
I find when I ask this question I guess responses such as: this person has demonstrated motivated; ability to complete tasks. Others would say that a college student demonstrates better writing abilities. I course, I am talking about the norm. Please be aware that there is non-traditional ways of learning, i.e., military training, vocational studies, etc.
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Pat on
1/29/2010 12:07:03 PM
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What about some variation of this: Candidate would ideally possess a 4-year degree or 5 years of applicable work experience.
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LKW on
1/29/2010 12:04:50 PM
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I have used, "College degree or equivalent experience required."
I would suggest outlining equivalent experience (4 years, tasks/programs, etc.)
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Anonymous on
1/29/2010 11:54:08 AM
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College degree or equivalent work experience.
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Kimberly Edge on
1/29/2010 11:48:53 AM
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Hello,
Our postings read B.A. or equivalent experience
Good luck!
BTW - what area are you in and will you be posting position here as well?
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Jamie on
1/29/2010 11:48:24 AM
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How about "college degree preferred but experience may substitute for education".
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Shawn Gordin on
1/29/2010 11:48:20 AM
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How about just simply "H.S. diploma required, college degree preferred"?
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Kelly Humiston on
1/29/2010 11:47:43 AM
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