Do you think your time in service is worth a Degree?

2015-11-30T08:27:54-05:00

Mine does and so do your's. http://www.mannslogistis.wix.com/mosci. Proudly add this to your resume, DD-214 and job application and watch what happens next.

Response by SGT David T. made Nov 30 at 2015 8:52 AM

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While time in service is valuable and can help towards a degree, I do not feel that service in itself is equivalent. I earned my Bachelors degree with 12 credits from 9 years in service. The reason I do not feel that service is equal to a degree is because a degree program teaches you a very different set of skills than the service does. Service is all about conformity and a college education teaches you to think critically and question everything in a responsible manner. I question any organization that offers a degree only based on military service. I cannot verify this as the link you used is a dead link but I would wager that the school is not accredited and not worth the cost. If a school lacks regional accreditation, then there is a good chance it is a diploma mill. I would have no issues with trade certifications being issued based on the specific specialty in the military.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Nov 30 at 2015 8:54 AM

2015-11-30T08:54:51-05:00

It's a degree from the University of Life. To get a real degree, one must specify what the degree will be then work towards it. Yes there are many skill and jobs we do in the military which today will give college credits. Maybe you need to check this out with your career manager.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Nov 30 at 2015 9:11 AM

2015-11-30T09:11:47-05:00

All I can say is that my time Served sure as hell did help me get to where I am today. It played a large part of me becoming a NH State Police Officer and from there, a Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 9:17 AM

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Only if you obtained a degree while in service.

Military experience and a college degree are different things. Both are benefitial.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 9:23 AM

2015-11-30T09:23:12-05:00

No. I was able to get 12 credits from my military training at college. That was sufficient.

Response by SGT William Howell made Nov 30 at 2015 9:40 AM

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Unless you are talking a technical degree like engineering or law, time in service is worth MORE than a degree.

I have worked for several companies that have went from looking for a 4 year degree to looking for vets. Why? Because collage boys think they are entitled. They come in and think they should be running the place in 6 months. I mean they have a degree in English right?

Vets offer up things like discipline, work ethic, the ability to problem solve, they work well in teams or as an individual. Most important they bring maturity with them.

Companies were looking for 4 year degrees a couple years ago because somebody was able to stick it out in college are now finding out that a vet brings more to the table and have started recruiting them much more.

I say we must continue our education in order to grow, but don't ever let somebody tell you that a degree is worth more than time in service.

Response by CSM David Heidke made Nov 30 at 2015 9:52 AM

2015-11-30T09:52:18-05:00

Might be a good idea to make sure the site works before you publish the URL...

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Nov 30 at 2015 1:14 PM

2015-11-30T13:14:03-05:00

I think your question is comparing apples (vocational training and experience) with oranges (academic/theoretical training) and then asking if they are equivalent. My short answer would be 'no'. However, in combination they make for an outstanding job candidate.

Response by SSgt Paul Esquibel made Nov 30 at 2015 2:01 PM

2015-11-30T14:01:07-05:00

Well experience is worth more than a degree, so yes but it depends on the career field you wish to pursue and the market for that field and the location your in. Generally speaking if your in a Red state which have a tendency to be more Pro military then employers will seek out those with more experience especially from the military, you have not only the Technical qualifications for say your career if you using what you did in the military to the civilian sector but also the leadership, management skill acquired. However if you are in a heavy saturated Veteran area like say Maryland or Virginia then you competing with other Veterans that may have both a degree and years of experience and due to this not having a degree is going to hurt you.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2015 8:27 PM

2015-11-30T20:27:07-05:00

There's no way in hell my time driving an Amphibious tracked vehicle is worth anything more than Class A driver's license. IF that.