• PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca
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    7 months ago

    I have a bachelor’s of computer science, but some of the best coders I met just did a 2 year community college diploma.

    I don’t think that spending lots of money on education is really a great litmus test, it’s just one minor indicator.

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      It’s not a litmus test, it’s just a basic filter. You don’t understand the time wasted (for both parties) when recruiters present “self starters” and “driven” and “passionate” candidates. It’s not our goal to give people a chance, it’s our goal to find a great fit for the position.

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        Let me rephrase, to make myself crystal clear, because you didn’t get the tactful approach: that’s a shitty filter. By excluding people without a degree, you’re saying that ability to afford university for 4 years is more important than skill, experience, or knowledge.

        It shows that you’re ignorant. It shows that your company has a toxic workplace.

        It’s probably one of the dumbest flexes I’ve ever seen.

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            7 months ago

            No, you’re right. Being fun at a party of techbros is totally a sign of superiority and not at all a sign of sociopathy 🤮

            Tbf you’re probably not a terrible person, but that is a bad take. Rejecting someone based entirely on education, and not allowing for other factors (as is implied), is just bad for both your company and society.