Assignment 16 - Liberal Arts versus Specialists

Different companies have different ideals and objectives. For one company to want someone with a more creative and liberal arts background and another to want a more specialized designer/programmer graduate is not really contradictive but rather just trying to get the best out of their company. These companies may already be aware of the kind of education they have and what kind of skills they can provide and if their objectives don't match that of the company's then it's no real suprise their services aren't required. I think that a company would want someone who can adapt and would fit well with their business - I mean, why employ somebody who wont be happy doing what they're paid to do?

Specialists are just that; specialize at what they know and of course their skills will be required if a company needs someone in that area. However a candidate with a more general and creative background could be used for other purposes; but that's not to say a specialist would not be capable of change...I feel it's moreso on what the company wants and at the end of the day their overal objectives are what counts - after all, it's all about money....this is starting to make me more cynical than usual.