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credentialism
This term carries a strong critical or pejorative connotation, typically used in sociological or economic critiques of the labor market. It describes a systemic failure where the symbol of education (the degree) is valued more than the actual skill or knowledge acquired, leading to a degree inflation where entry-level roles require advanced certifications.
As an abstract noun referring to a belief system or a social phenomenon, it is uncountable. It does not take a plural form and is not used with indefinite articles like a or an unless modified by an adjective (e.g., a rampant credentialism).
Meanings
The belief or practice that academic qualifications or professional certifications are the primary or sole indicators of a person's competence, intelligence, or suitability for a job.
Examples
The company's reliance on credentialism means they ignore talented candidates who lack a university degree.
The company's reliance on credentialism means they ignore talented candidates who lack a university degree.
I wonder if this requirement for a masters degree is just a symptom of systemic credentialism.
Credentialism has created a barrier for skilled workers who learned their trade through experience rather than schooling.
Credentialism has created a barrier for skilled workers who learned their trade through experience rather than schooling.
We need to move past this culture of credentialism and start testing for actual skills during the interview.
We need to move past this culture of credentialism and start testing for actual skills during the interview.
The rise of credentialism in the mid-twentieth century shifted the focus from apprenticeship to formal certification.
The rise of credentialism in the mid-twentieth century shifted the focus from apprenticeship to formal certification.
It is pure credentialism to assume that a PhD automatically makes someone a great manager.
The job market is suffering from extreme credentialism where entry-level roles now require advanced degrees.
The job market is suffering from extreme credentialism where entry-level roles now require advanced degrees.
Stop focusing on credentialism and look at the portfolio instead.