2:2 degree... where now?

33pelter

GothicStirling wrote: »

A 2.2 doesn't disqualify you from masters degress. OU will accept a second class.

I'm applying for a MA in Highland and Island Literature at UHI and they ask for a second class ordinary or honours degree. I'm borderline 2:1, so I'm currently working my !!! off to get the 2:1.

Good luck.

Thanks and good luck yourself!

ohdamnit wrote: »

Be willing to go in at a lower level than you hoped for, take roles as admin in project offices, or something similar, that way you can get in on the ground floor and prove yourself

I have resigned to this and prefer this, I have already done so in my part-time job and know I can work my way into running the Bank of England if I get the chance to start by sweeping the floors!

bendix wrote: »

A 2:2 today is probably equivalent to around 4 grade E A' Levels twenty years ago. I'd give McDonalds a call.

Can I just curiously ask what profession you are now in? :P

33pelter

attila_ wrote: »

I dont usually reply to these just read, but i like ur sig:-)


Had a couple of good friends from very good university got 2.2 and now work for rolls royce and similar engineering companies. Though u'll start with a lesser known company then move onto that...dont just be a sheep and follow the crowd to the likes of kpmg or pwc....be a bit more creative.

Its quite intetesting but i realise what sticks in ure career is where u went not what u got. I've been in many meetings and networkings where the name of the uni (if its good) is a great conversation goer and people remember this.

Its tough at the mo of course due to the financial climate...But then again its tough for all.

Get ure 2.2 work hard and u will be fine

Appreciate the time taken and advice, all the best yourself too!

ohdamnit wrote: »

Be willing to go in at a lower level than you hoped for, take roles as admin in project offices, or something similar, that way you can get in on the ground floor and prove yourself

I am willing, just need the chance to get into that lower level.

Ronaldo_Mconaldo wrote: »

Come on, the answer's obvious: become a teacher. That's what'll probably happen if you go on to do a masters and all that.

I've always seen my future as, "outside of education", shall we say haha :rotfl:

redpete

33pelter wrote: »

...hoping I can prove myself somewhere as my school results were exceptional. Any ideas or advice?

I wouldn't bank on your school results being much use. A levels (or equivalent) get you into university, degree (to some extent) gets you into employment or higher qualifications.

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bendix wrote: »

A 2:2 today is probably equivalent to around 4 grade E A' Levels twenty years ago. I'd give McDonalds a call.

Four ? you are joking aren't you. It is probably worth less than the qualifications he required to get on the damn degree course in the first place.

As a serious suggestion, go and be a plumber / electrician and get building experience. Why ? because after only a few months he can do simple stuff and quite quickly he can get qualified and set up a company / partnership. Within a couple more years he can virtually stop work and use his economics brain to get the other sparkies and so forth to do the work for which he sends them out at £90 an hour but pays them £30 an hour.

When I've recruited I could not give a toss about he degree classification but many will and if it goes to HR, then they are so far up their own !!!! that even a 2.1 may not be enough.

ohdamnit

I would ignore the facile downer comments pelter, you have an ok education, nothing special but nonetheless better than many.

As a positive example:

My girlfriend left school with o levels but nothing more, she worked in a bank for two years, was fired, then moved to a new job as a temp, where she was taken on full time, and within 2 months was team leader. She then left that job and became overall call centre manager. She then decided to leave and become a mortgage adviser. After which she left to become an IFA for a pensions co in a period of 10 years she moved from earning little as a temp to earning 100k+ a year.

It all depends on motivation, hard work, and having a biting edge. Don't let the 2.2 get you down.

Plans_all_plans

Actually the NHS graduate scheme is open to those who got a 2:2. The opportunities there include a Finance Management Training Scheme (where you can become CIMA/ACCA qualified) and also HR (where you can become CIPD qualified) http://www.nhsgraduates.co.uk/The-Scheme/Default.aspx

Best of luck OP. Your degree classification is important, so it might take you longer to get where you want to go: but good old fashioned hard work will pay off in the end!

Also, while you're waiting to land your dream job, try to use some of your spare time to volunteer/gain extra skills.