Are Americans Geographically illiterate?

Originally posted by Zahlanzi
if nothing else, being a well rounded individual gives you an edge at a job interview.

An edge? Okay, I'll buy that.

But which do you think a interviewer would prefer more, a very good candidate with a knowledge of
geography, or an excellent candidate who has no clue where Pakistan is?

I think, generally, the excellent candidate. Except in situations where socializing with well-rounded
people is part of the job, well-rounded information is not very helpful. If you sit in a cubicle all
day, your boss generally won't care about your hobbies. If you fix cars all day, your clients won't
generally care about your interests (unless they share them).

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Originally posted by mrstabby
If money is the only concern then it isn't necessarily massively important.

Then you agree with me and disagree with the President of National Geographic.

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