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I hate it when employers laugh at my science courses during interview. Real mature.
I hate it when employers laugh at my science courses during interview. Real mature.
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Wednesday, July 11.
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July 11, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Because BIOL 485 - Puppetry of the Penis, is quite a comical course name.
July 11, 2012 at 1:19 PM
I don't understand, OP, context? I don't see how it's immature, did they see them as bad courses or something? I've never heard of a stigma against science courses, unless you're talking about social sciences or something. Which courses did they laugh at?
July 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Yeah, more context OP please. This sounds so weird. I have no idea why they would laugh.
July 11, 2012 at 7:09 PM
What major are you in? Did you take the science classes as electives? Still, I find it hard to believe why employers would laugh at that...
July 11, 2012 at 7:21 PM
My money's on: "OP took Introduction to Astronomy, and the employer didn't know the difference between Astronomy and Astrology."
July 12, 2012 at 1:06 AM
Maybe they got reminded of something funny that happened.
July 12, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Maybe they saw how much of a joke some courses are. Employers can tell when you're taking fluff courses to pad your average. If you are trying to get into accounting and have a course on music theory 101 or something equally irrelevant they will ask why. The student will come across as having a lack of work ethic as they just do what is expected of them and no more.
July 12, 2012 at 8:42 AM
@7 what if it's relevant to your AOI? We do have that option to encourage us to pursue our interests in other areas.
July 12, 2012 at 9:14 AM
7 here. @8, Oh for sure you can explain that to the recruiting officer and I am sure they will understand. I meant for those that are taking something totally irrelevant to their interests and their respective career field. There is nothing wrong with being curious regarding another subject and wanting to expand your skills. It is the people that are taking program A, have an interest in program B, but are taking a class in program Z because it's easier and will give them a higher average that any prospective employer or graduate program will look at and question.
July 12, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Who is to question the courses I find interesting?
July 12, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Maybe they're trying to lighten the mood?
July 12, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Maybe they're laughing because the courses sound difficult and they find the OP's "misfortune" to be entertaining
July 12, 2012 at 3:46 PM
It's not my fault that everything is funny.
July 12, 2012 at 4:09 PM
were they past students in your program?