HR departments are largely the problem.
Even if you have a savvy, dynamic, progressive team in a large company - looking for coding/sales/marketing savants - HR will typically not even pass candidates resumes if they don't have a BA/BS etc.
Even if you have a savvy, dynamic, progressive team in a large company - looking for coding/sales/marketing savants - HR will typically not even pass candidates resumes if they don't have a BA/BS etc.
In short; not sure I agree with your generalized statement. I'm sure there are cases where it is true.
I'm sure your HR department, and therefor - you - are ignoring some outstanding candidates.
It's cool though, we'll hire them.
New kid in suit: "No no no, you don't understand - I have an MBA"
Woman: "Oh? Oh. Then I'll have to SHOW you how it works."