How does experience stack up against education?

<p>This was a particularly interesting conversation for me because, while I do have quite a bit of education, I spent 14 years working in the corporate world before I ever went to college. When I went, I had a foundation of real-world experience to build on.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kevin Wash started this conversation by saying his experience in Europe, where education rules, is very different from his experience in the Middle East where experience is king. And he shared a story about applying for jobs in Europe during COVID and not getting a single interview.</p> <p> </p> <p>He wondered if the question should be ageism vs education because experience tracks so closely to age.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stewart Wiggins started his comments by saying that education is theory and it depends on where you are in your career if that theory or experience is more useful. Of course, there are some professions that rightly require education, e.g., medical doctors, lawyers. But when thinking about business, he thinks education is important early on in your career but experience becomes more valuable as you move deeper into your profession.</p> <p> </p> <p>And it can get silly where a job posting will require so much education and experience that no one qualifies (and sometimes they also want to barely pay minimum wage – but that’s a difference conversation).</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with the panelists: Stewart Wiggins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-wiggins/</p> <p>Induna Advisors – where he offers Fractional Chief Operating Officer services and Brings resources together to help scale your business.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jim Tam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimtam/</p> <p>Is a Principal Client Director with Korn Ferry’s Digital group where he advises organizations on how to improve their sales effectiveness through using world-class sales methodology and technology.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kevin Wash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wash-23b90915/</p> <p>Coach, mentor, author, trainer, and speaker running a consultancy bus