> If I have 3 positions open and 25 similar candidates, things like fulfilling the job requirements (like having a degree) start coming into play. The problem

> If I have 3 positions open and 25 similar candidates, things like fulfilling the job requirements (like having a degree) start coming into play. The problem is when jobs don't truly need the knowledge granted from a degree, and is just used to thin the heard, because hiding managers don't know what else to look for. The value is thus generated by convenience to the hiring manager rather than possession of relevant job knowledge.