did your college major help you get your current job?

[InlineFour]

does your college degree, for the most part, relate to your job?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

yes...totally

 

[zoiks]

Somewhat. I'm in software but have a degree in Comp Engineering.

 

[Schadenfreude]

It did help my critical thiking and comprehension skills to a completely new level - but as a "it's on a resume" type qualification, then no.

 

[Siddhartha]

Yes

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Nope, not one bit.

 

[edro]

Yes, but I use none of the material we covered in my job.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

had 3.5 GPA in computers science from UT, got hired by lockheed to be a programmer a semester before graduation

and thats what ive been doing for the last year and a half

 

[Queasy]

Yes. Damned if I remember much or used much of what I was taught though. Most everything I've learned has been from on the job.

 

[GhettoFob]

not really

 

[LS20]

without a doubt

 

[sgentry6]

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
had 3.5 GPA in computers science from UT, got hired by lockheed to be a programmer a semester before graduation

and thats what ive been doing for the last year and a half

I work for Northrop doing software work, just got hired over the summer. I'd say either of these companies would be quite fun to work for anyone in the computer industry.

 

[Ranger X]

It only helps to get your foot in the door. The rest is up to you.

The real question is, how many of us are actually using what we learned in school at work.

 

[RaDragon]

My major did not help me get my current job.

 

[bigrash]

No. I majored in Computer Science, but work in Human Resources

 

[FoBoT]

No. I majored in Human Resource Management , but work in Computers

 

[AreaCode707]

Nope, not really. I had to have a degree to get my job, but it really doesn't matter what the degree is in.

 

[SaturnX]

Well... I'm studying Electrical Engineering....and I've got a position lined up for my co-op work term at a Hydro company, so I'd say it's working to say the least...

--Mark

 

[GTaudiophile]

Nope. But my minor did (German).

 

[CheesePoofs]

No, I'm still in school.

 

[Reckoner]

No, my college education was worthless.

 

[brjames]

Originally posted by: sgentry6

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
had 3.5 GPA in computers science from UT, got hired by lockheed to be a programmer a semester before graduation

and thats what ive been doing for the last year and a half

I work for Northrop doing software work, just got hired over the summer. I'd say either of these companies would be quite fun to work for anyone in the computer industry.

hey hey hey... don't forget Raytheon!

But yes, ECE in college, now an Electrical Engineer 02 at my company

 

[imported_DocHolliday]

Yes, but I'm definitely more stupid than when I started school

 

[enyce2k9]

Originally posted by: bigrash
No. I majored in Computer Science, but work in Human Resources

Originally posted by: FoBoT
No. I majored in Human Resource Management , but work in Computers

lmao

 

[NutBucket]

Yes, absolutely. Had the job since I started college and am about to get hired on full time.

BSEE here.