Understanding & Application Are the Tools of the Wise

"No amount of reading or memorizing will make you successful in life. It is the understanding and application of wise thought which counts." - Bob Proctor

Understanding the art of business is far more important than degrees hanging on your wall.  Having a degree is a great thing and I will be glad when I complete mine so that I can get another degree.  

However, I have run into a lot of friction lately because I haven't completed my bachelors degree even though I know most every aspect of running a construction company including accounting, estimating and project management.  

I have also held positions as an Operations Manager of a construction company and Practice Administrator for several physicians groups and a pharmaceutical research company.  

I have been the Controller for 2 construction companies, Senior Accountant for a large construction company and owned my own business for over 10 years.  What's the deal?!?  Why can't I get hired for a position without a piece of paper?

My thoughts on the whole thing are that the job market has tightened up so much so that people can make requirements be whatever they want them to be.  The biggest problem with this thinking is that you may get someone who can pass a test but do you have someone who can do the job?  

It never hurts to ask for a degree when you are hiring someone but I don't think a degree tells you whether or not a person can take you where you want to go in your business.  You need someone who understands AND applies that knowledge to the things that are important in your business.

I know I will be glad when my degree is done but for now -- I must get back to work.

Happy Friday !

Charlene S. Reed, Owner/Author

www.MyConstructionOffice.com

"Construction Administration Handbook"