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Right. I would also say that this is more of a symptom of university degrees being a title system, rather than strongly signalling candidates' capabilities.
by minsc_and_boo 4y ago
Right. I would also say that this is more of a symptom of university degrees being a title system, rather than strongly signalling candidates' capabilities.
- Test0129 4y agoAs an emphasis of your point consider the two statements "Our engineering is backed by MIT graduates" "Our engineering is backed by the best engineers" One sounds a LOT better to a client. It's a lot easier to sell a product when you can lean on an actual credential than a vague superlative. Even if your vague superlative is absolutely true.
- highwaylights 4y agoSo strong is MIT’s brand that it sounds really convincing to the rest of us with technical experience too (I’m assuming S/E’s with years of experience). Unless it’s crypto. Then I’m still “yeah but nah tho”.