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No arguments here. I think a good portfolio speaks for itself,
regardless of academic credentials -- or lack thereof. :)
>From: Lynn Gold <figmo -at- rahul -dot- net>
>Subject: Re: Degrees?
>To: cjwiese -at- HOTMAIL -dot- COM
>Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 13:56:44 -0700 (PDT)
>Cc: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
>
>I worked full-time while attending college full-time. When I finally
>achieved my BA in December, 1990, I was already a "Senior Technical
>Writer."
>
>I'm not saying degrees don't have their purpose -- I'm VERY glad to
have
>MINE. I'm only saying too many people and places automatically
discount
>candidates who don't have a four-year degree but who make excellent
>employees.
>
>--Lynn
>
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