Funny you should ask that.
Yesterday afternoon, I was sitting in on an interview with a gent
who was applying for a Functional Analyst position in our
organization. He was an MBA grad from the U of MN with excellent
grades. But he had no work
experience, as he had gone on to do his post-grad work right
after finishing his undergrad degree.
Fact is, with all the layoffs that took place earlier this decade
when the economy tanked, there is currently no shortage of
recently-laid-off qualified candidates to fill positions in
corporate America which are just now starting to become available.
From an HR persepective, it would make more sense to hire a
candidate with work experience than one who is a fresh grad,
especially if the former is willing to start at an entry-level
salary. This is the reality of hiring practices in this country
(and I do not see this to be any different in Canada).
If you intend to pursue your Master's, I would recommend you get at
least a few years of working experience under your belt first. This
way, you'd be more prepared for classes at the post-grad level,
and you'd have work
experience on your resumé after finishing your post grad
studies.
MG
