[Guinness]

Hmmm...this is an urban myth, although I have no doubt that the morons working at the job centre believe it is fact and advise people accordingly.

Think about it....

In big multi-nationals employment is handled by the HR dept and they put those with relevant qualifications at the top of the pile, why wouldn't they? Their jobs aren't threatened.

Medium sized companies are the ones that have an eye on expansion, makes sense that they employ people who could slot into higher positions if necessary. Employing a numpty is extemely short sighted.

In small companies it's usually the owner who interviews, why would he/she care about employing someone with better qualifications, ain't like he/she is gonna lose the company to the applicant. Employing a numpty could be disastrous to them.

There are always exceptions to the rule, (e.g. where a jobsworth gets a position of power), but these are a rarity, unfortunately these are the ones that get published in the mainstream media...Those who get jobs based on qualifications do not post or complain..silent majority