Travis is a high school graduate. When he applied for a job at a fast food restaurant, the employers at the restaurant rejected his application because they were hiring only college graduates for the current vacancy. This scenario illustrates the process of _____.

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Credential inflation refers to the increasing demand for educational qualifications (like college degrees) for jobs that previously required lower levels of education. In this scenario, a job at a fast food restaurant requiring a college degree is an example of credential inflation.

Travis Is a High School Graduate