This seems to be a worldwide human resources trend.*
From Korea's Asia Today via United Press International, June 17:
Chipmaker will prioritize job skills, experience and growth potential as it recruits hundreds of entry-level employees
....MUCH MORESouth Korean chipmaker SK hynix said Wednesday it had eliminated college degree requirements for entry-level applicants as the company shifts its hiring focus from academic credentials to practical skills and growth potential.
The new policy applies to the company's rolling recruitment campaign that began Wednesday.
SK hynix plans to hire hundreds of new employees across major areas, including semiconductor design and other technical positions.
Previous job postings required applicants to hold at least a bachelor's degree from a four-year university. Those requirements have been removed.
Applicants will instead be evaluated on their experience, job-related abilities, potential for development and compatibility with the company's workplace culture, SK hynix said.
The company said candidates may apply and be selected regardless of their educational background as long as they demonstrate the capabilities required for the position.
"The competitiveness of future talent in a rapidly changing AI environment cannot be explained solely by a particular degree or standardized qualifications," an SK hynix official said.
The company said it changed its hiring standards to identify candidates capable of solving complex problems creatively and responding quickly to technological change....
*Yesterday: "AI Revolution: Replacing Degrees with Digital Prowess in Germany"
