Employers taking the Michael
Just a moan/gripe and to see if anyone else is "feeling" this. Highly experienced professional but have worked a large chunk of my life abroad. Came back to the UK in 2022 and now have nearly 4 years of experience under my belt here. About to finish a level 5 qualification in my field just to "prove" I have the competencies that go with my non-Uk experience. Friend just sent me a job opportunity at a local council (in the north) for a specialist yet non-managerial role, the completing of my level 5 would coincide with me applying/starting this new job so thought my new qual would suffice. Job pays 42k (in the north, so add maybe another 8k to get southern equivalent), but the job spec is asking for a level 7 (Masters) qualification. I don't rate quals anyway unless you're a doctor/dentist, etc. Are they taking the michael asking for a level 7 for such a role, or is this standard now?