Why you Shouldn’t Require Candidates to have a Degree

The Growing your Team Podcast: Episode 118

Do you automatically add a degree requirement to your job postings when hiring for your company? Many people do. It’s commonly assumed that if you want to hire a professional, you should be looking for a college graduate.

But is this the right move?

In many cases, adding a degree requirement can knock out your perfect-fit candidate and leave you with candidates that look good on paper but are not suitable for the role.

When should you require candidates to have a degree, and when should you leave it off the requirements list? Listen and learn.

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Have you subscribed to the Growing Your Team podcast yet? If not, subscribe or follow today on your favorite podcast player so you never miss a future episode.

Also, while you’re there, please leave a review! By leaving a review, you help other small business owners find the podcast so they can gain the knowledge they need so they can hire like a pro and lead their team successfully!