TravisDBA (9/19/2013)
There is merit to what you say, but the hard cold reality today is most HR departments require the piece(s) of paper (college degrees, etc.) for technical positions. You don't get in the door without it. That's just the way it is. No exceptions. Particularly so in the government sector of any kind, but also in the private sector as well..:-D
Which is why I would do everything in my power to always bypass the HR department. They've got some silly checklist that you have to meet. They're not going for the best, most qualified people, but someone who meets all the ticks. Same thing with the list of knowledge requirements. You've seen them; SQL Server, PowerPoint, BizTalk, EVACS, RH40, Lithium Bromide, Sharepoint, C, C++, C#, Java, Ruby, T-SQL, Basic, Visual Basic, Tig Welding, Underwater Basketweaving, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, SSS, SS, all required for the position.
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