From ANDREW LEAK
Unlike Trotter, I did get a SERC grant to research a PhD. I have completed
my research and recently applied for a scientific post advertised in New
Scientist. My application was rejected because I have a 2(i) and not a 2(ii),
and am thus overqualified. If I am overqualified with a 2(i), will a PhD
then make me unemployable?
Perhaps the apparent failure of the education system to train literate
school-leavers and good graduates is after all pandering to the needs of
employers.
Andrew Leak Tittensor, Stoke-on-Trent
