Feb 4 2013: Sorry - Harvard was just an example of where you make connections. Pick your school. It's not that any old employers may/may not be impressed with name-your-school - it's the expectation that the *dads and uncles* of fellow students can get you the jobs.
All I know is that my school didn't have any movers and shakers and needless to say that can hinder any ladder climbing (when you can't get on the first rung). Just ask most of the kids out there today with crushing college loans and no job prospects.
Feb 3 2013: A degree is considered the entry fee to apply to the attractively renowned businesses - without it you're not even considered - especially when too many potential employers are using 3rd party hiring firms that filter using keywords in resume submissions. The *real* question is: "Is the cost of a degree at, let's say, Harvard worth it over the returns possible from a local State college degree?". I suggest that it is if you take the time to rub shoulders with the already recognized families who attend/support the elite school. Thoughts?
Feb 1 2013: "As an almost 30 year litigation attorney..."
It's a wonder your peers haven't submitted an infringement suit to TED for such reckless distribution of non-legal advice for a legal issue.
Reminds me why witch doctors are dead-set against evangelists, because if people believe the evangilists the witch doctors will be out of a job. I can't be sued for saying this, because I have prior art ;^)
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All I know is that my school didn't have any movers and shakers and needless to say that can hinder any ladder climbing (when you can't get on the first rung). Just ask most of the kids out there today with crushing college loans and no job prospects.
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It's a wonder your peers haven't submitted an infringement suit to TED for such reckless distribution of non-legal advice for a legal issue.
Reminds me why witch doctors are dead-set against evangelists, because if people believe the evangilists the witch doctors will be out of a job. I can't be sued for saying this, because I have prior art ;^)