Originally Posted by
aileronjam
I think there’s a big difference between getting an “education’ and getting a “degree”. I’d rather see us focus on candidates with a good education rather than get wrapped up on the word “degree”.
You’re right. My business degree wasn’t nearly as demanding as one in engineering or science. Requiring the degree isn’t about ensuring that an applicant is highly educated, it is about showing that they can apply themselves over a long period of time and complete an expected task. Those involved in the hiring process look at someone without a degree as someone who doesn’t play by the rules, and therefore, a bad fit for United.