> A 4-year degree is a useless indicator when it's irrelevant to the workload. But it's not. It gives a good indication that the applicant has many, if not al

> A 4-year degree is a useless indicator when it's irrelevant to the workload. But it's not. It gives a good indication that the applicant has many, if not all, of the characteristics I listed. And for many non-specialist jobs (data entry, call center, executive assistants, etc.) there is no relevant training program or certification. Few people grow up hoping to work at a call center or do data entry, so they're not going to go to school for that. Again, a 4-year degree does not guarantee success, but it tells an employer far more than they were "willing to spend $40-80K for a piece of paper." Many people want to go to school to learn about something they love, then they get out and need a job. I think it's fair for a hiring person to seek out degree holders as a desirable criteria.