credentialism

(noun)

The common practice of relying on earned credentials when hiring staff or assigning social status.

Related Terms

  • society
  • credential inflation
  • The Credential Society

Examples of credentialism in the following topics:

  • The Credentialized Society

    • Credentialism refers to the common practice of relying on earned credentials when hiring staff or assigning social status.
    • Credentialism refers to the common practice of relying on earned credentials when hiring staff or assigning social status.
    • Employers also commonly use credentials.
    • Over time, credentials may lose value, especially as more and more people earn that credential.
    • This process is referred to as credential inflation.
  • Defining Credibility

    • In reality, if you want to convince the audience that you are an expert, you will have to show some credentials.
    • State your credentials.
    • Credentials include relevant degrees, certifications, testimonials, recommendations, work experience, volunteer experience, and informally, other types of personal experience.
  • Teaching Credentials

    • But before you can begin inspiring young minds, you need to make sure that you have the right teaching credentials and certification.
    • To achieve your target level of teaching, you must first attain the proper credentials.
  • Teaching at a Public School

    • Before you begin searching for a job in the public school system, you should be aware of the credentials required and the impact of unions.
    • Before beginning a job search, you should be aware of the following: the teaching credential required, the role of unions, and best place to look for work.
  • Teaching Degrees

    • The first step to becoming a teacher is getting the right credentials, which usually involves acquiring a teaching degree at an accredited four year college or university.
    • In the United States a teaching credential is a basic multiple or single subject credential obtained upon completion of a bachelor's degree and prescribed professional education requirements.
    • Teaching credentials are required in the United States in order to qualify to teach in public school, as well as in many other types of instruction.
  • Introduction to the Perils of Greenwashing

    • Of course, there's nothing wrong with touting green credentials if the efforts behind such claims are valid.
    • No proof to back up claims. 26% of the products examined boasted green credentials, yet the manufacturer was not able to confirm the claims being made.
  • Types and Elements of Credibility

    • Relevant training programs and credentials include academic degrees, professional certifications, classes, conferences, and personal research.
  • Introduction to deviance

    • Other examples include white hip-hop acts like Eminem and Nu-Metal bands like Limp Bizkit that mimic lower or middle class people in order to use their socioeconomic credentials for profit, despite their true socioeconomic status.
  • Establishing Credibility

    • State your credentials.
    • Credentials include relevant degrees, certifications, testimonials, recommendations, work experience, volunteering experience, and informally, other types of personal experience.
  • Going green and people

    • More government agencies, consumer organizations and environmental groups are issuing certifications to bolster the credentials of green products.
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