This article is about first jobs out of school (interesting to me b/c my kid just started university).
How much does it matter after that first job? I couldn't tell you were any of my co-workers went to school -- in hiring the work a candidate did previously and what people I know say about their work matters.
However I am quite conscious that people give me the benefit of the doubt based on where I went to school (I hope it's obvious I mean people who can look me up on LinkedIn, not random people). I've had some absurdly far-fetched ideas, some of which turned out to be quite lucrative and some of which turned out to be stupid. I doubt I would have gotten the time of day without that brand name.
For those company where school names open the door, it's still going to open the door for later jobs. Your previous employer names may also open the door. But many companies that hire only from top schools also hire only from top companies, or at least well known companies.
How much does it matter after that first job? I couldn't tell you were any of my co-workers went to school -- in hiring the work a candidate did previously and what people I know say about their work matters.
However I am quite conscious that people give me the benefit of the doubt based on where I went to school (I hope it's obvious I mean people who can look me up on LinkedIn, not random people). I've had some absurdly far-fetched ideas, some of which turned out to be quite lucrative and some of which turned out to be stupid. I doubt I would have gotten the time of day without that brand name.