But, here's the thing: They weren't wrong. The sheer number of people who have had their resumes ignored simply because they don't have a degree of some sort attests to that.
> ...They weren't wrong. The sheer number of people who have had their resumes ignored simply because they don't have a degree of some sort attests to that.
This doesn't imply that having any degree would have gotten their resumes looked at, or secured them an interview.
My first degree is in Mech Eng, I think there are very few people in that field without a relevant degree. Computing is the exception, not the rule!
These may or may not be the best jobs but it's not an uncommon requirement and they are typically better in some dimension than openings that require a HS diploma only (at least within the same organization).