H.S. Diploma in 1970 = 2+ Years of College Today
Submitted by CARPE DIEM
From the article: “More Grads, But Cognitive Ability Declines: Degrees and diplomas may not translate to on-the-job success,” in a recent edition of InsideRecruiting, a recruiting industry trade publication:
The good news: recruiters should see an increase in applicants with college degrees and high school diplomas; the bad news is that those applicants might not succeed on the job. A study conducted by Wonderlic, Inc. reveals a steady decline in the cognitive ability scores associated with specific education levels.
From Wonderlic’s press release about its study:
The explanation for this downward trend in cognitive ability by level of education is that more people with modest ability are remaining in school and graduating,” said Michael Callans, President of Wonderlic Consulting. “While remaining in school has obvious personal and societal benefits, it also impacts the relative meaning of a high school and college degree for employers.”
The study suggests that because the ability level of the average high school graduate has changed over time, finding job candidates with the same level of ability as 1970 high school graduates requires employers seek out applicants with two or more years of college training.
MP: Hey, but aren’t grades (and self-esteem) at an all-time high in both high school and college?
(HT: Jeff Perry)
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