Marilee Jones,former dean of admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),resigned from her position in April 2007 after it came to light that she had claimed to have academic degrees she did not have.While this is an extreme case,it illustrates the overemphasis on qualifications such as college degrees in order to be hired for a job.This is known as:

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Credentialism is the practice of placing an excessive emphasis on academic credentials or qualifications when making hiring decisions. The case of Marilee Jones highlights this issue, as she falsely claimed to have academic degrees in order to bolster her qualifications for her job as dean of admissions at MIT. This focus on credentials can lead to a disregard for other important qualities and skills that may be relevant to the job.

Marilee Jones,former Dean of Admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology