That's my problem with hiring someone based only on their degree.  It seems
most universities arent teaching students any practical skills to use in
the CRM world of archy (where most of them will get their first job upon
graduating).  They still teach field school excavation digging with
trowels...i.e., S L O W paced.  This doesnt exactly prepare graduates for
real CRM excavation....nor all the other skills required...as Iain
mentions.  There should be a 'trade school' type of course work...to
produce better prepared CRM workers.  But even then...at least with
prehistoric materials...no 2 archys seem to 'see' things alike.  But more
historic artifact labs would be great!

Just my opinion.

At 02:40 PM 9/18/2004 +1000, Iain Stuart wrote:

>However the real issue is what is taught. My experience is that the
>teaching is orientated to the students progressing to higher degrees
>rather than the majority of students who will go on to work either in
>Government or in CRM. There is little attempt to teach professional
>practice or other relevant skills (such as report writing). Requirements
>for field work experience are minimal and often orientated around
>supplying slaves for University digs rather than making sure students have
>experience in a broad a set of skills (eg learning to take photos, section
>drawing, field walking, site recording).