Thanks for your comments. I think its easier than going for a PhD by publication for someone who is already producing papers in the field.
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metal

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Is it possible to do a PhD while working? I mean the student can visit the supervisor annually or every semester and correspond by email in the meantime.
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metal

I have done that but have not received any answer till now. I need the info urgently.

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I know this is off-topic but I need to know this as one of the applicants for a job has claimed this on his resume. He claims to hold an MA (software Engineering) from Harvard. I cannot find anything about this on Harvard's website. Does this degree actually exist?
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Metal

I will hire you. It doesn't matter that you will always be associated with error.

Regarding specifications in job adverts requiring PhD.

People who get hired on the basis of their extensive research (with no phd) usually dont apply for uni positions after seeing the job ads. They probably are offered a place directly because they become known in their field.

Hi,
What is the difference between conference papers and research papers published in journals? My supervisor wants me to prepare a paper for a conference in May. Any links, hints etc?

You are right regarding teacing jobs but I have seen several teachers who hold B's or M's with an impressive record of research working as professors specially in economics and business and a few in engineering.

BTW, its strange that a piece of paper (a PhD) becomes more important than a person's abilities especially when they have been proven in the form of publications. No offence to anyone...this is just my opinion.

Hi Everyone,
I have a question. Whom do you think is more employable?
Or
Whom will you hire?

1. A person with a masters and say 10 publications in the last four years in peer reviewed journals.

2. A person with a PhD but no publications.

regards
Metal

Try to get as many papers published in your field as possible.

Some of these academics may be very capable people as far as their subjects are concerned.
The problem is that the sick academics not only harm students, they damage the sanctity of an educational institution.
Staying in the academia for too long and watching their students get better jobs, career and life can be the major reason for becoming sick.

Richmond,
I am not annoyed. I find it amusing to see some academics getting hurt by the truth.
I know truth hurts.

What proof do you need? There is no need of proof as it is a well established fact that some narrow-minded people will refuse to accept. I know several such academics at a single school (a very reputable one). At least you have accepted that it has happened to me and some people I know.
BTW, there are many people I know who have suffered at the hands of sick academics. The problem with sick academics (which includes most of them) is that they refuse to accept they are sick just like most patients at a mental institution.

golfpro,
You are perfect stereotype of a typical opinionated teacher/academic. If you dont agree with someone or something, you find it ridiculous. There is no point in proving anything to someone like you.

golfpro,
you actually expect a proof on an internet forum and you actually are a Phd?

Richmond
your analogies are funny. On one hand you accept the existence of such people and on the other, you deny it. BTW, the students I know did not want to do whatever they liked or research this or that.

Its probably the academic environment. The academics are there for too long and ultimately lose their cool and get "sick".