Do employers check your college degree if it’s been 10+ years?

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I would think so

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Prob depends!

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If you’re planning on lying, don’t.

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If a degree is a requirement for the role, yes, they will.

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My employer verified the engineering degree I got 20+ years ago from a different country

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Thanks everyone! There are probably lots of contributing factors as you’ve mentioned — industry, type of degree, etc. In this case, I’ve been in my industry and had a great measure of success *without* a degree (I’m a domestic violence survivor and had to leave school to take care of my two young daughters when I left my husband. Yes, I got married young. Yes, it was a mistake. Yes, I should have gone back. Instead I built a career. 🤷‍♀️)

Despite what someone else said on another thread (everyone lies on resumes), I have never lied. Tempting in this case because I feel like the degree is irrelevant at this point, but it looks like I’ll just have to pass this one up.

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Has anyone gone to a US Embassy in Europe to do the final “adjustment of status” process overseas for their green card? This is in place of doing it in the US where it will take up to 36 months.

URGENT:
Hey folks,
My friend have a family emergency in India and her current H1b status is expired (extension applied, waiting to hear back). What are her options of coming back or (contd.)?

On what team does a copywriter or copy creative director sit on at a typical creative agency?

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how expensive is it to file a lawsuit that ends up going to court?

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skinless chicken thigh still has skin on it...are the nutritional counts accurate?

Is Navy Federal not working for anyone else?

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Are there any onsite or even online trainings that are relevant for Risk Assurance, Data analytics more towards Operational audits, Continuous Control Monitoring etc?

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All the fin crime people! How does the day to day work look like and you liking it? Any info on pay and wlb will be appreciated! Please help struggling auditor out

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For folks who are transplants, are you happy here?

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Hi,

Please help me to choose from below two.
1.
Valuelabs
2. R Systems
Yoe and tech :- Java Springboot, 3.5 years
Both are providing wfh and same package
Need to join tomorrow.
TIA

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Anyone who has worked at Wipro, is it just like any other service company or can someone highlight any good differentiator for Wipro in the current high attrition environment?

I’ve got a lateral interview for an AM 100 firm tomorrow. I’m currently at a tiny plaintiff employment litigation firm. The lateral would be to defense employment litigation. Advice on how to answer the question of “why are you switching from plaintiff to defense”?

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anyone working in Malaysia? What should be the approx salary for someone going for work in Malaysia, KL.
Yoe- 25 years, industry- renewable energy

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In Bosch global services Ltd...
How NPS ( company Contribution) amt is calculated
Is it some ℅ of basic or of ctc? Or is it fixed for everyone.

Is NPS optional.
If it is paid by company, and is not part of ctc, then everyone will take it.

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Any Good Tips/ Suggestions for Honeymooning on Points?

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How did you cope with post-grad depression? I feel like my life has stalled a bit.

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I am applying to more positions through staffing agencies as one way to get a writing job. When they tell me the hourly rate and I suggest a few dollars higher per hour, they'll say, "Just so you know, the competition is priced lower than you."

Is this to scare me into submission to charge less so that they can profit more? Or is an employer really not going to pick me because I am priced 1-$2 more per hour than someone else? Wdyt?

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I have noticed after making it through two or three rounds of interviews with companies like AWS or Google, and I don’t make it any further that when I go and apply for similar roles that I am almost instantly rejected. Is this intentional? Is this an ATS auto rejection? Other thoughts? Thanks!

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Is it dumb to quit your not-so-great paying and toxic full-time job to work one maybe two part-time jobs just to get out of your current situation? I have a college degree and a lot of editing, writing, and customer service experience, so I want to get another full time soon, but I just really hate my current job and am thinking of doing something simple, like being a barista again. At least for the time-being. Is this smart/not smart?

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- 2 primary aged children, currently have flexibility in current/new role too
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What to do? Go with the unknown or coast comfortably?

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Has reaching out to someone within a company you want to work for ever worked in your favor? I want to be noticed, but not pestering, and am unsure if it would hurt my chances.

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I'm so excited about my work in helping families prepare for their financial futures. I am able to do this part-time and it is so rewarding. It is also nice to be valued and appreciated. Because of this new business I have the opportunity to retire early.

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I'm looking to transition from Project
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What is the proper title of someone who is a PR manager and over Influencer campaigns ?

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Hey fishies! 👋I have a BS in Art Education, 10y teaching experience and pivoting to instructional design/curriculum development. Had an awesome 2nd round interview with a hiring manager of Experian. I have an offer as an independent contractor with another (smaller) company. Any salary negotiation advice if I get to the next round with Experian? What’s baseline pay for experian ID’s?

👍Any information is helpful!

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Hi everyone,
I have 15 years of local government experience. Ready to pivot from local government to the private sector, specifically tech. Any ideas, referrals or recommendations?

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Meeting with a career coach right now to discuss career options, putting it out there to destigmatize it. It's okay if you need help with a new directions.

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For anyone who has left the nonprofit field to the for-profit industry (tech, finance, etc.):

1) Why did you leave?

2) How did you transition out/what transferable skills carried over?

3) What is your current role?

4) What advice do you have for those of us trying to exit?

5) Are you open to connecting via DM?

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Looking for roles I can pivot to from my current career in financial middle office/financial ops -

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What other jobs would these MO / ops skills be a good fit for?

Hello fish and sharks! I am an analyst at a pharma company in NYC. I’m trying to pivot to consulting specifically in Risk Management. My boss and I talked about consulting firms and he said how consultants work all the time outside of working hours.. is it really that bad? And is the compensation not great compared to how much you put in?

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Hi all! I'm searching to pivot to a Procurement role from 10 yrs in Food Safety Quality Assurance Mgmt role, fell into it. Before that I did 6 yrs International Logistics, BA in Economics, and before that Hospitality industry. Can anyone out there help me/mentor/direct me if this is a good move? Thanks 🙏

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I interviewed for Data Analyst role at EY, it went well and the job sounds great, but I'm a bit hesitant to leave PwC because I really like the firm and I'm just 8 months in my job as an associate at a subgroup of ITS that has some focus on technology and analytics but it's mostly tax compliance.

I do want to transition to data analytics but I'm not sure if it's a good idea to go to another big 4, or maybe just look for a position in industry.

Any advice or similar experience?

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I've changed jobs every year for the past 5 years, within the same field; I haven't worked at a place I would consider spending a long time at. I've never been fired or even written up, but the job changes are reflecting as negative when looking for a new job. Any suggestions to get perspective employers to give me a chance?

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What are the best websites to look for jobs besides indeed, Glassdoor,and zip recruiter?

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