From: Edward_hill <ha AT nochance DOT com>
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Subject: Re: Career's in Programming
Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 11:13:02 +0100
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Barry Smith wrote:
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> 
> I think that a lot of more enlightened companies will take computer
> programers from arts and science degrees, as the ability to write
> meaningful messages is required, and they may seek someone who has
> broader experience, and can thus relate to the needs of their users.

I read recently that employeers arn't taking students with computer
science
degrees because of their lack in communication skills. A large company
mentioned was ICI. Apparently the best degree is Biology rather than 
the Arts for obvious reasons.

I think however this will be realised by the computer educational
institutions
and communication will be a larger part of comp sci degrees in the
future,
before the computer industry stops employing comp sci grads.

Ed