Fortunately, these become apparent in the workplace and filter out in the first few years.
Any major with promise of wealth will have those who will resort to ill means to get ahead in the system. Again, fortunately, many are weeded out in later stages.
"Filter out" aka get promoted to management and earn more than they ever did as developers.
> Again, fortunately, many are weeded out in later stages.
Why do you care?
chose to use the word "many" to imply the current process is imperfect.
> Why do you care?
I'm a recipient of freshly graduating (and interning) engineers who got past the hiring committee.
The project roadmap puts a burden on the other team members when one member is underperforming and/or not forthcoming with their abilities.