Currently, a number of recruiters believe that professional degree holders play a crucial role for the development of their agencies rather than skills and personal attributes for hiring.This essay will discuss the reasons for this emerging trend and explain why i believe it is a negative development.
One of the primary reasons, is company convenience they do not want to go through massive number of CV’s as it is a time consuming process so a university degree act as a quick filter for HR managment.Employers assume that Degree holders have discipline and technical knowledge needed for job and this reduces the risk of hiring unqualified employees.Simultaneously, Doctors , engineers, pharmacists and lawyers must have recognised degrees.Hiring manager cannot hire people without the necessary certification.
However, I believe this is negative process because qualifications alone do not gurantee success at workplace. Many organizations require communication skills, teamwork, honesty and the ability to solve problems.For instance, a person with several years of work experience may perform better than a recent graduate who has little practical knowledge.Additionally, corporation also need honest, reliable, adaptable and cooperative employees. Strong teamwork is essential in almost every profession.
In conclusion, although qualification is mandetory to secure a source of income .I vivdely agree that if a degree opens a door than practical experience and personal skills keep the door open. A more balanced hiring process would benefit both employers and recruiters.