Which would be more advisable?
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To graduate at 29 years old with a double degree with no work experience
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To graduate at 27 with just a degree and start work.
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double degree
2 years can do what -
double degree.Originally posted by vulpes macrotis mutica:To graduate at 29 years old with a double degree with no work experience
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To graduate at 27 with just a degree and start work.
Does doing internship during summer break count towards work experience?
Your age will hit the 30s mark which frankly, are not a issue with getting a job.
Known of 25 year old with a double degree, and he had to stick to a job thats pays him degree holder pay. Just because he is too young.
But he is one of the fastest person being promoted everytime.
And yes, internship counts towards work experience. Will be good if you do spruce it up with testimonials by companies & institutions about you being a team worker of some sorts. Might also help if you did foster good relationships with the people involved in your summer break internship. Cos their references is much better references then your grades.
Another double master guy is now 30 years old. And top Consultant level with one of the biggest German Electronics Firm in the world.
However, in between mugging your books, you need to be more enterprising to get more credits, from team working, leading a small project team (Even if its in school) and references from other professionals to make your resume looks good. Especially during the time that you are studying. -
The latter one would be more advicable.
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thanks for the inputs viciouskitty74. very much appreciated
Darkness_hacker99, would you mind explaining why? -
What double degree are you planing to do? Mind to share.Originally posted by vulpes macrotis mutica:To graduate at 29 years old with a double degree with no work experience
OR
To graduate at 27 with just a degree and start work.
Does doing internship during summer break count towards work experience?
It really depends what you can do with them. If you do them just for the interest and can't really use it to get a job, then just the one will do. But of course if you can afford it, go for your life!
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i'm planning to take bachelor (science) of mathematics & finance /w bachelor (arts) international studies majoring in switzerland.Originally posted by honeymouse:What double degree are you planing to do? Mind to share.
It really depends what you can do with them. If you do them just for the interest and can't really use it to get a job, then just the one will do. But of course if you can afford it, go for your life!
going that route, i will be spending the 4th year of my course in switzerland, most likely in universität zürich.
if i do well in my course, which of course i plan to given my circumstances, i will be eligible for honours, which would mean an increment of another year of studies.
which means i'll really graduate at 30 given this route. -
Double degree may sound very attractive, but we still do not know much on how the majority market(employers) will look at it.Originally posted by vulpes macrotis mutica:thanks for the inputs viciouskitty74. very much appreciated
Darkness_hacker99, would you mind explaining why?
Although doing double degree track promisses that it's the same as doing two degree but at shorter time, I am not sure about the quality of the students. I am not saying that DD track is not good, but it's just something new.
Same may say that double degree is another Hybrid course, and might have compromises here and there.
Let me give you an example.
3 diploma holders. They were Dip. Business Admin, Dip. in IT, and Dip. Business IT.
When coming to job prospect, your qualification does matters. A 'pure' BA and 'pure' IT student will have an advantage as compared to the 'hybrid' BIT.
Even if I am the employer, I'll chose the 'pure' as compare to the 'hybrid' track.
Unless you are very very sure that your future employer is going to use your expertise in future, then go ahead with the DD track.
Reasons which may affect the empolyers mindset could the salary issue for the DD track grad, or wheather do they really need your DD expertise. -
Have you ever thought of what you wanna do in future? I mean as in your long term career.Originally posted by vulpes macrotis mutica:i'm planning to take bachelor (science) of mathematics & finance /w bachelor (arts) international studies majoring in switzerland.
going that route, i will be spending the 4th year of my course in switzerland, most likely in universität zürich.
if i do well in my course, which of course i plan to given my circumstances, i will be eligible for honours, which would mean an increment of another year of studies.
which means i'll really graduate at 30 given this route. -
It really depends what you want to work as in the future. I personally think it will be better to pick a double degree that compliment each other. Eg. Bachelor of Science (majoring in Maths - statistic) and Bachelor of finance.Originally posted by vulpes macrotis mutica:i'm planning to take bachelor (science) of mathematics & finance /w bachelor (arts) international studies majoring in switzerland.
going that route, i will be spending the 4th year of my course in switzerland, most likely in universität zürich.
if i do well in my course, which of course i plan to given my circumstances, i will be eligible for honours, which would mean an increment of another year of studies.
which means i'll really graduate at 30 given this route.
At the end of the day, you can only find a job based on one of your degrees. I, too, have a double degree - Engineering and Science (major in applied mathematics). The reason I picked Maths because I enjoyed Maths but I couldn't really get a job for that. I wished I put a little bit more thought to that at that time and given the choice again, I'd probably choose something that would benefit my engineering degree.
Anyway, I just hope you don't make the same "mistake" as I did.
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Darkness_hacker99 & honeymouse >>
hmm, makes sense.
i'm studying for a sound knowledge and employment in the finance and banking sector as a financial manager/analyst.
i am gunning for international studies in switzerland because i find that the course will somehow increase my international exposure with a strong foundation of their culture and language.
i have interests in swiss banking
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if i were u, i would major in either one of it. i believe getting a masters is better off then double degree. u will be a professional for that field.
besides ... try to pick up experience as u go along. no one is born as a king. it does not say that you can be manager or high level executive if ur highly educated. but the chances is there... -
Reading this thread reminds me of my current situation. I graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Hons). That time, our graduation batch and the subsequent batch was the most hit by the recession and the dot.com bust. Even though I have worked as an engineer for 4 years, I took up graduate accountancy conversion masters part-time during that time and presently working as an auditor in one of the international accounting firms. Even though engineering and accountancy are both very different fields and a lot of people feels that it is a career switch that is not advisable, I still manage to prove some of them wrong by engaging mostly engineering companies as my clientele and portfolio and able to see both the engineering aspect and also the financial aspect of the company. It gives me a tremendous edge and I always feel it is the right move and treat it as a form of career integration rather than a career switch.Originally posted by vulpes macrotis mutica:Darkness_hacker99 & honeymouse >>
hmm, makes sense.
i'm studying for a sound knowledge and employment in the finance and banking sector as a financial manager/analyst.
i am gunning for international studies in switzerland because i find that the course will somehow increase my international exposure with a strong foundation of their culture and language.
i have interests in swiss banking
Since your aspiration is to work in the banking and finance sector, my advice would be to first obtain a degree in banking and finance and later continue to pursue a CFA while gaining experience in the banking/finance industry. After you have obtained a CFA and also at the same time rise to management level, taking MBA will still not be too late. I have frens who took a break to study MBA full time so as to have a switch from engineering to other sectors also found themselves having to start from bottom or somewhere there. -
the latter ba.
29 liao still no working experience, will have difficulty looking for jobs de.
most employers prefer to hire diploma holders.. so many uni grads got difficulties looking for job.. why? bcos their salary too high, and most lack of working experience.. -
What is your interest??
