then you should specify this in your job requirements so that people can remove them from their resume when applying. the candidate should not be penalised for

then you should specify this in your job requirements so that people can remove them from their resume when applying. the candidate should not be penalised for trying to tick boxes that other people have set up. I got rejected from positions because I had a masters in computer science instead of an ECDL certificate. So I swallowed my pride and went and got one. Now, I'd agree with you that as an actual computer scientist, mentioning ECDL on my resume is embarrasing. But there you go, some HR departments have weird automated checklists, so I leave it in. I'd hate to then apply to someone like you who'd reject me because I had the nerve to list my ECDL certificate on my resume. It's a lose lose situation for everyone involved.