> This is, of course, irrelevant once the person has a job, as the
> degree they gained fades into irrelevance (although never completely...)
Like many things, jobs can be seen as form and content: unless your
interviewer is very good, they'll depend heavily on form (i.e. resume
stuff, appearance of competence) to determine your success in getting the
job. Success in *doing* the job is another thing entirely.
Ryan