Credential Inflation

And Why It is Making the Talent Shortage Worse

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Many firms have a set of beliefs around what makes an exceptional employee or a so-called “A” player. For years high-tech firms, in particular, have only sought graduates of elite schools with high GPAs. Competition is high for these graduates, and salaries have been equally high.

This has spilled over to many other…