The Paper Ceiling. An invisible barrier that comes for workers without a bachelor's degree. It comes with a next-to-non-existent professional network, no alumni network, being screened out of entry-level positions, stereotypes, and misconceptions.
There you are, a hiring manager, amidst the daunting task of sifting through a vast sea of applications for your open position. You’ve narrowed it down to a handful of candidates who all appear promising and capable of meeting your organization’s needs. But then, among them, you stumble upon an intriguing individual who lacks a traditional degree or higher education. Suddenly, the decision becomes both simpler and more complex simultaneously.