1. yes. even if he is paid hourly it is possible provided that position is permanent. 2. you cannot not count the experience in the same employer. there is a way around it i.e. changing job title and using it. 3. same as #2. you cannot use the future degree earned or the training as the requirement for the position you are working. But if you change the title and modify the "job description" and "job requirement" you can get away with that. But you have to have attained the degree or the certificated before being hired in that "new position" ======================================================= as always what do i know (O: