<p>However I think we can agree that at worst, a fresh PhD graduate is better than a fresh BS graduate, because they have 5 years more of experience.</p>
<p>It may also be true that a PhD graduate would adapt to new workplaces and new projects better than a BS graduate with 5 years of experience, since the PhD degree provides hands on, technical training that a BS graduate may not have gotten to do - many BS holders just work in marketing, technical support or move on to management before 5 years, while the PhD is at least doing technical work, if not in a cutting edge field.</p>
<p>Now comparing a PhD with little experience to a BS holder with 20 years experience is not so clear. But with equal age, the PhD holder usually has a significant advantage. Qualified for every job that the BS holder is qualified for, and many more.</p>