A poll conducted by studentgems.com found that 61 per cent of managing directors prefer to hire a candidate based on their relevant experience than their degree or other qualifications.
In addition, the survey, which quizzed more than 1,500 bosses, showed that 19 per cent of respondents would hire a candidate with two years experience but no qualifications over an inexperienced applicant with a degree.
Sue Harrison, co-founder of studentgems.com, commented: 'With the current economic climate, job vacancies are receiving large amounts of interest and it is becoming more and more competitive.'
Eight per cent of managing directors also admitted that they consider degrees to be 'pointless', given how many candidates hold similar qualifications.
A recent poll conducted by campaign group Keep Britain Working claimed that nine out of ten employers value an applicant's attitude more than the skills they have.
In addition, the survey, which quizzed more than 1,500 bosses, showed that 19 per cent of respondents would hire a candidate with two years experience but no qualifications over an inexperienced applicant with a degree.
Sue Harrison, co-founder of studentgems.com, commented: 'With the current economic climate, job vacancies are receiving large amounts of interest and it is becoming more and more competitive.'
Eight per cent of managing directors also admitted that they consider degrees to be 'pointless', given how many candidates hold similar qualifications.
A recent poll conducted by campaign group Keep Britain Working claimed that nine out of ten employers value an applicant's attitude more than the skills they have.
