Work Experience > Education?
If someone goes to a semi-target but has an internship that for argument's sake is "higher prestige" than their university, would you recommend putting work experience ahead of education their resume?
If someone goes to a semi-target but has an internship that for argument's sake is "higher prestige" than their university, would you recommend putting work experience ahead of education their resume?
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