Employers rate degree below experience

11th August 2006, 1:00am

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Employers rate degree below experience

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Most employers would be put off interviewing a graduate if their application form was littered with poor spelling, according to a report this week.

Firms also believe experience and a positive attitude to work are more important when filling a vacancy than a candidate’s class of degree.

Research commissioned by the University of Hertfordshire revealed that three-quarters of employers would consider not interviewing a candidate with poor spelling or grammar, while a third were unimpressed by obvious exaggerations on CVs.

The study of 500 employers found almost half are looking for relevant work experience, a good work ethic and a degree subject relevant to the job.

Only one in four is interested in the class of degree, while even fewer are worried about a university’s reputation. Most were looking more for a mature attitude and team players.

Male recruiters are more concerned with grades and reputation than women.

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