Anecdotally, it seems like many employers have become more selective about qualifications, particularly in tech where the market got really competitive in 2024 - junior engineers were suddenly competing with laid-off senior engineers and FAANG bros.
Also, per their FAQ, Capital One has a policy not to select candidates who don’t meet the basic qualifications for a role. One Reddit thread says this is also true for government contractors. Obviously this may vary among employers—is there any empirical evidence on how often candidates get hired without meeting 100% of qualifications, especially since 2024?
Anecdotally, it seems like many employers have become more selective about qualifications, particularly in tech where the market got really competitive in 2024 - junior engineers were suddenly competing with laid-off senior engineers and FAANG bros.
Also, per their FAQ, Capital One has a policy not to select candidates who don’t meet the basic qualifications for a role. One Reddit thread says this is also true for government contractors. Obviously this may vary among employers—is there any empirical evidence on how often candidates get hired without meeting 100% of qualifications, especially since 2024?