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Rolling back degree requirements expands the pipeline for tech

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Apr 27, 2022
Hiring based on skills rather than degrees is more labor intensive.
While many tech companies say they’re loosening up on degree requirements, a Harvard analysis found some big tech firms demanded degrees for more than 70% of jobs.
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Hiring based on skills instead of college degrees opens up opportunities for millions

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Feb 17, 2022
As the labor market heats up, an increasing number of companies are pledging to change their approach to recruitment.
Degree inflation has made a college education almost mandatory. A hiring process based on skill could be more inclusive, and productive.
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