How could a job for "data entry & customer support" require a bachelor's degree? (applying, employer)

[Highpointer]

Here is an example of credential inflation for a job. I found this job on Indeed.com, but I am not showing the employer's name:

"Join a thriving startup in the heart of downtown Seattle! We are looking for a bright, fast learning data entry & customer support professional to join our team of high achieving professionals. If you consider yourself an overachiever or the most reliable person in a group project, you will fit right in."

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $14.00 to $15.00 /hour

Experience: Customer Service: 1 year (Required)

Education: Bachelor's (Required)

How could a job for "data entry & customer support" require a bachelor's degree? I can't see how such a basic job could require such a level of education, at such a low rate of pay.

[Mr_Geek]

Because they can. They probably have many people applying for the job so by upping the requirements they get a smaller pool of qualified applicants.

[MLSFan]

What's stopping you from asking for Pepsi when you go out? If they don't have it, you either get coke or go somewhere else.

Companies can ask for it, if applicant doesn't have it, they can hire or pick someone else

[Sockeye66]

With the current Seattle labor market they won't be seeing many applicants. Also, that's the Seattle minimum wage so the employer maybe wants the degree but doesn't want to pay extra for it.

[MLSFan]

Originally Posted by Sockeye66

With the current Seattle labor market they won't be seeing many applicants. Also, that's the Seattle minimum wage so the employer maybe wants the degree but doesn't want to pay extra for it.

It isn't Seattle, the entire $15/hr movement is pushing it. If people want $15/hr, employers will start asking for more as well...

[Disgustedman]

Originally Posted by Highpointer

Here is an example of credential inflation for a job. I found this job on Indeed.com, but I am not showing the employer's name:

"Join a thriving startup in the heart of downtown Seattle! We are looking for a bright, fast learning data entry & customer support professional to join our team of high achieving professionals. If you consider yourself an overachiever or the most reliable person in a group project, you will fit right in."

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $14.00 to $15.00 /hour

Experience: Customer Service: 1 year (Required)

Education: Bachelor's (Required)

How could a job for "data entry & customer support" require a bachelor's degree? I can't see how such a basic job could require such a level of education, at such a low rate of pay.

Damn, I'm about 5-6 weeks from being hired for a job for $14.91 an hour and don't even have a high school diploma...Whoever takes that job is getting shafted big time (Plus the COL in Seattle is frightening!)

[brocco]

You may be paraphrasing but that sounds like a fake ad to me.

[MLSFan]

Originally Posted by brocco

You may be paraphrasing but that sounds like a fake ad to me.

Same post on craigslist

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...513402252.html

[Meester-Chung]

i emailed the employer asking him or her why do you want a 4 year degree for a job that require little training?


i will post the response if i get a reply

[Disgustedman]

This is a full time, 6-month contract position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Pay range: $14-15/hour.

The chutzpah they have is incredible....

There's a pest control job there also, pays about $18+ an hour being offered also....