Unfortunately, this chasing of increased credentials doesn't really solve the problem. Degrees (credentials) will only open the door; if there's nothing (or the wrong something) behind the degree, then the degree holder isn't really worth much to the prospective employer, right?
yup. But just imagine the talent being passed over because they don’t have that piece of paper. Used to mean you had stick to it iveness to get a college degree. Nowadays, at least from what I have seen, read, heard, it is more the ability to go along to get along and give the proper opinion to your super progressive thinking professor, go to the most outrageous place for spring break, and not die of alcohol poisoning. Many are not even graduating with much more education than a high school diploma, and daddys money can make sure you get that degree if your grades couldn’t. Not saying that is true of all college students, nor invalidating the need that certain professions require them ( and rightfully so-doctor, engineer, accountant, architect etc.)
My DIL is getting her degree in Occupational Therapy, my son has helped her with her homework and quizzed her for tests and we joke around that he could pass the state test but there is NO WAY he could do the job. The first time he had to deal with a patient that had any problem he’d be running out the door.