“Entry-level jobs requiring 3+ years experience is proof the job market is fundamentally broken”
Agree
- Companies want senior work at junior pay rates
- Everyone needs a first job this is impossible
- It's a lazy filter for overwhelmed HR departments
- Experience requirements are often completely arbitrary
Disagree
- Entry-level doesn't mean zero experience in life
- Internships and projects count as relevant experience
- Companies need to ensure minimum competency somehow
- Apply anyway requirements are often suggestions
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