The Paper Ceiling: Why Degree Requirements Are Changing in Hiring
About this episode
The episode discusses the concept of the 'paper ceiling' and its impact on hiring practices regarding degree requirements.
The paper ceiling is the invisible barrier that keeps qualified workers without a college degree from being considered for jobs they are fully capable of doing. Ryan explains how it compares to the glass ceiling, which typically involves race or gender bias, and why degree inflation, the practice of adding degree requirements to roles that do not actually need one, has made the problem worse over time. Ryan and Aaron look at the issue from both sides. From the candidate's perspective, it is ...
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