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 saying that they were only hiring college graduates for the current vacancy.This scenario illustrates the process of _____.

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Credential inflation refers to the trend of employers increasingly requiring higher levels of educational credentials for jobs that do not necessarily require them. This scenario illustrates credential inflation as the fast food restaurant employers are requiring a college degree for a job that typically does not require one. This can create a situation where individuals without a college degree may face barriers to entry in the job market, even for jobs they are qualified to perform.

Travis Is a High School Graduate