Comment PHD is not even interviewed... (Score 1) 781
I work at a very large aerospace contactor. We have been told that we are not looking for PHD's as they usually have too little practical skills, require too high of salaries and cause compensation compression.
Myopic yes, but HR rules the "getting your foot in the door"
Get your PHD because YOU want it. That will see you through all the politics of getting a PHD over the technical issues. Most teach, a few consult and fewer are considered SME's (subject matter experts) in large companies.
Do it for the knowledge not the money.
Myopic yes, but HR rules the "getting your foot in the door"
Get your PHD because YOU want it. That will see you through all the politics of getting a PHD over the technical issues. Most teach, a few consult and fewer are considered SME's (subject matter experts) in large companies.
Do it for the knowledge not the money.
