Barbara DiMare

Yes. Sometimes they miss the best people who are the hardest workers.

Dave Bartels

No. In business it is becoming the norm to have a degree and in a sense, it lowers the value. But it does show more than just education. It shows the ability to complete a task, as well as commitment and a willingness to improve one's self.

Jesse Lange

No, it's not overvalued. It shows other traits other than education such as commitment and follow-through.

Julie Brucia

Yes. There are a lot of people without degrees who can do the job. Employers often just look for the piece of paper and sometimes people are paper smart but not common sense smart. Two of my four kids have degrees but can't find work in their field.

Charlie Velasquez

Yes. Often an employer just looks at the degree but someone who doesn't have the degree may be better. They just need training.

Paul Picetti

Yes they do. Years ago it was on-the-job training. You started out at the bottom of the pile and worked your way up. Back then the employer valued their employees. Your worked for a company for 25 or 30 years.