Not Every
Professional Job
Needs a College
Degree Requirement
Education requirements are a big part of the hiring
process.
Even entry-level professional
jobs tend to require a college
degree these days.
But by listing education requirements, employers are narrowing
the tops of their talent funnels, which isn't a good thing.
Some employers are starting to
rethink their approach to
education requirements.
Many of the jobs that require a degree today didn’t
actually require a degree in the past.
Workers without degrees have
competently performed these
roles for decades. It's only the
next generation that needs a
degree.
To be sure, education requirements are an absolute must
in some cases.
But even when education
requirements are necessary, the
requirements hiring teams list still
need to fit the job.
When professional experience can make up for a degree,
hiring teams can simply include 'or relevant experience'
alongside any education requirements.
It's important to approach
college degree requirements
carefully.
It's also important to thoughtfully clarify all job
requirements.
Adding 'preferred' requirements of
any kind, whether it's for education,
years of experience, or skills, can
confuse job seekers.
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