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[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

If you are getting your undergrad in Greek history...chances are it is just the first degree you are getting on your way to a Phd. and you have big plans on contributing to the wealth of research out there.

If someone is majoring in something like that "just because" then chances are no matter what they major in they will be working in starbucks.

If there's just an average student, yes

But if they went to a top school, have a stellar personality, leadership experience, good with people, and are up to speed on pop culture, there are plenty of advertising agencies that will hire them.

Sales positions too.

You don't need a business degree to get into business, unless you're talking about a Finance or Accounting position.

Personally I would rather hire a Greek Philosophy major who busted his ass and was really really enthusiastic about it, rather than someone whose sole reason for majoring in Business was because of job possibilities and because it's a relatively easy major.

[anthonyk]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

If there's just an average student, yes

But if they went to a top school, have a stellar personality, leadership experience, good with people, and are up to speed on pop culture, there are plenty of advertising agencies that will hire them.

Sales positions too.

You don't need a business degree to get into business, unless you're talking about a Finance or Accounting position.

Personally I would rather hire a Greek Philosophy major who busted his ass and was really really enthusiastic about it, rather than someone whose sole reason for majoring in Business was because of job possibilities and because it's a relatively easy major.

You're talking about the 1-in-1000 top student. For that exceptional population, it doesn't matter much what they get a degree in. They already have the tools needed to succeed. They're also depressingly rare when interviewing candidates.