I'm not sure if I'd ever post this before... but my mind seems to be thinking about it (again).

Why do some companies regard paper qualifications more as compared to those with years of working experience? Does a fresh grad can fare better than someone experienced? Or its cheaper to hire a fresh grad and to train them instead?

Does the company even consider or take a look at the applicant's resume or just chuck it aside or throw it away without giving it a second glance just because the applicant do not meet its requirement - degree?

Does it not cost more by hiring someone who do not hold a certificate relevant to the job that they are applying for just because he/she is a degree holder? And having to train that person?

if that's the case, why not hire the experienced person and send them for training to get the specialised cert or something if they do not mind settling for a lower pay just because of the qualification issue? At least they'll get the job done while at the same thing they can learn more things right?