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Is a degree always necessary?

Claire

A while ago I was with a group of HR professionals and one lady who had 20+yrs experience in HR, 16 of which was in an Officer or above role, asked for some advice about getting a new role.

Pretty straightforward you would think, but although she had diverse experience in both tasks and industries she didn't have a degree and as a single parent just would never find the money to get one. She wanted to apply for a role with a public service but they asked for two entries, 1. a degree with CIPD membership and two years relevant experience or 2. a degree, working towards Chartered Status and 4 years experience - it doesn't state what type of degree.

Everyone had a different opinion as to the best way forward, but collectively we didn't think there was much she could do in challenging the criteria - so what does everyone else think?

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  • With it being public sector I would expect the reason for asking for the degree is linked to the job banding system as opposed to it being an actual requirement from the recruiting manager although most within the NHS certainly (unless for specific roles) JDs do say 'or equivalent experience' to provide flexibility. With it being linked to the banding system for roles there will be very little she or the manager could do.
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  • With it being public sector I would expect the reason for asking for the degree is linked to the job banding system as opposed to it being an actual requirement from the recruiting manager although most within the NHS certainly (unless for specific roles) JDs do say 'or equivalent experience' to provide flexibility. With it being linked to the banding system for roles there will be very little she or the manager could do.
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