If the majority are NOT stone throwing monkeys, why dont they control the minority who are?

I still will be reluctant to hire from UON...you hire them, I have better choices from other universities.

perception is reality...especially when I spend 4 hours in traffic coz some monkey wanted to enter a nightclub at 3 am.

UON haters have changed the topic. @kulahappy why dont you address the issue raised by the thread creator??

Everyone, SERIOUSLY? You would really discriminate against someone because of the university that they attended? It can't be possible that ALL of the students that hail from a particular institution of higher learning are not suitable for, or are less prepared for, a given position.

If I had two candidates, equally qualified and equally capable in my eyes, I'd make them battle it out for lowest pay... and then if they performed, I'd raise them back up incrementally.

I've done my fair share of hiring, and I've never cared about what Uni someone went to, and really don't even care if they went at all so long as they can do the job.

And I've had Harvard, Yale, and Princeton grads work beside me, above me, and for me as direct reports, and there has never been anything at all that I could consistently point to as being higher quality, knowledge, or capability to even some US public secondary-school grads, depending of the particular position and requirements for the job. And US public secondary isn't very good at all.

It's all about the individual. I need someone that can follow directions, follow-through, and follow-up more than anything else, and that one either learns, or doesn't learn, in primary.

And while we are on the subject of internships... my interns don't get paid.

Best,

Hill

On second thought, I'd hire both .............on half the salary each

more of the UON oops!! UK students rioting







Disclaimer: I do not support the use of violence.

Wenye hajatembea hajaamini the posted pictures are for those their so called civilized students who never riot....hahahahahahaaa!!!!!!

Excuse me.... who was protesting here again? there are more journalists and policemen.....

@ Kula Raha & 2012, are you guys really serious with your arguements????? Which universities did you attend??

Individual competencies are what matter most. Most student organizations in private universities are a sham, so they wouldn't know how to start a riot. And I really don't think it has to do with discipline.

As regards to companies getting back to their applicants & those they interview, some companies actually do.
At least to those they interviewed. Bank of Africa & Citibank are some of them , from personal experience that is. What Ric Dees has raised is very important. This could go a long way in preparing would be employees.

@Joan,
As one who has been in the field, let me advise you a little.
Like someone has said, jobs are hard to come by.. not just internship so do not give up! -
Negativity and pessimism will only pull you down. Don't dwell on the 'No's you keep getting. Keep moving on.. U will eventually get somewhere to work. If you don't, volunteer somewhere.. use your skills for free somewhere. Your attitude determines your altitude.
Whether you are from UON, Strath, KU, CUEA.. that will work.
All the best!

@4sport: Well put.

@Joan: Demand/supply, too many students graduating, too few jobs. My advice:
1. Differentiate yourself or start a business.
2. Stop complaining, better yet start another thread: "Very Intelligent, Innovative, Hardworking: Will work for free for three months! My contacts are..."