![]() ![]() The right degree listed on a resume is certainly helpful, as well as relevant experience. But do these employers understand scheduling well enough to vet potential candidates? Not always. Employers effectively decide who is a scheduler. There is a sanctioning body, and an individual can lose their privileges for various infractions.ĭoes that mean that scheduling is not a profession? There is no mechanism to stop individuals from being schedulers unless companies refuse to hire them. In many instances a license or certification is also required. Doctor, lawyer, accountant, and engineer are widely recognized as professions. The dictionary tells us that a profession is a paid occupation, especially one that requires a formal education and prolonged training. A little more effort is therefore necessary on both their parts. And it is entirely possible that neither the college graduate or the highly experienced individual has been formally trained for scheduling. At the same time, I have met field-tested individuals who, like the tin man, seemingly need a piece of paper to prove their worth. College forces you to learn new skills every semester. I personally do not think a college degree is mandatory, but certainly those four years in college should count towards experience. That is not an easy question to answer because it really depends on the industry and employer’s preferences. ![]() Someone asked me recently if getting a job as a scheduler would be difficult without a college degree. ![]()
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