When I hired people, they needed the book smarts to get in the door for an interview, but once they met that threshold I hired based on common sense and character.
That’s because you’re smart.
But we need to tell who or what( usually what nowadays) initially screens resumes and applications that.
This touches on another thread a few days ago about resumes.
I was told that a lot of employers out here do like Montanans because they have a reputation for a good worth ethic.