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carlosjobimyesterday at 11:24 PM1 replyview on HN

College degrees now have negative value for hiring. A company wanting to hire a reliable and competent worker will avoid college graduates.


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ungreased0675yesterday at 11:53 PM

Seems like you’re hurting some feelings.

I’m a manager in a unique field where people come in with many educational levels. There is little correlation between educational credentials and job performance. A variety of previous jobs and having lived a few different places seems to correlate more with performance.

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