The heavy filters companies apply is too harsh. The vast majority of software jobs really don't require a great (or even good) developer - I'm looking at you, s

The heavy filters companies apply is too harsh. The vast majority of software jobs really don't require a great (or even good) developer - I'm looking at you, standard CRUD jobs. Yet, a large majority of software positions require going through an interview process which is heavy on algorithmic knowledge, on the spot thinking, high end problem solving, etc. The problem worsens when one considers that many people realize this issue, but then says, "Oh sure, but we are one of the 5% that really needs these people!" - but if you add up how many folks make that claim, clearly that's not always the case. If people actually filtered for only what was actually necessary to perform their open positions, I think they'd find that the developer shortage isn't as bad as they believe.