When you hear of folk in the trade with a Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering who cannot solder -this is what we are up against - academia rather than practical skills.
Couple of years back I interviewed a recent graduate from a local uni Biomed Degree. As part of the interview I handed over a fairly simple circuit diagram and asked them to tell me what it was. After a few seconds they admitted that they could not read a diagram at all. Have to admit, I was shocked.
Having a degree shows the ability to "think" to a certain level but I have to confess, more often than not, I would rather take on someone who had a good few years fixing TVs and videos. At least they will know one end of a diode from the other. That being said, several of my team do have degrees (in electronics engineering) and they are top class.
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