Screening theory is described as a filtering system that separates “the men from the boys,” “the more from the less talented,” “those who can cut the mustard vs. those who can’t.” We learned in this course that the separation theory illustrates how employers are less interest in the specific curricular content learned in school, and are more interested in the skill set that allowed culmination in a terminal degree (e.g., natural intelligence, stamina, communication skills, etc.).
But put yourself in the shoes of the job applicant who is counting heavily on the weight of their education accomplishments to carry the day thanks to the screening theory. Congratulations – you got the job. NOW, you are suffering from a tremendous case of the IMPOSTER SYNDROME – “Oh no! They’re going to actually expect me to know things! And I don’t! I’m an imposter!” Gee, maybe you should have paid attention to the CONTENT in your degree, not just be a charter member of the “2.0 and go” club!
I was never in the “2.0 and go” club (referring to a grade point average) but I have had pangs reminiscent of the imposter syndrome. Luckily, my employers didn’t actually expect me to know everything on the first day of my employment. As an employer I confess to employing the screening theory, but I always do a deeper dive beyond the surface screening provides. After all, I don’t want to hire complete imposters!
But put yourself in the shoes of the job applicant who is counting heavily on the weight of their education accomplishments to carry the day thanks to the screening theory. Congratulations – you got the job. NOW, you are suffering from a tremendous case of the IMPOSTER SYNDROME – “Oh no! They’re going to actually expect me to know things! And I don’t! I’m an imposter!” Gee, maybe you should have paid attention to the CONTENT in your degree, not just be a charter member of the “2.0 and go” club!
I was never in the “2.0 and go” club (referring to a grade point average) but I have had pangs reminiscent of the imposter syndrome. Luckily, my employers didn’t actually expect me to know everything on the first day of my employment. As an employer I confess to employing the screening theory, but I always do a deeper dive beyond the surface screening provides. After all, I don’t want to hire complete imposters!
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