credentialism

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

uncountable

Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications.

Japanese Meaning

学歴、資格、法律や規制上の要件などに過度な重きを置く考え方

Many qualified applicants are overlooked because credentialism favors prestigious degrees over practical experience.

多くの有能な応募者が、資格偏重のために実務経験よりも名門大学の学位が優先されて見落とされている。

Sense（1）

Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications.