qualifications

Definition

A fancy piece of paper or credential proving you've jumped through enough institutional hoops to theoretically know what you're doing. Usually a degree, diploma, or certificate that employers pretend to value while secretly preferring unpaid internship experience.

Example Usage

She listed her MBA and six industry certifications in her qualifications, yet still lost the job to someone with a viral TikTok.

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