Should employers care more about skills than degrees?

A self-taught developer with a strong portfolio and a graduate with a good degree apply for the same job. Who should get it?

The case for

• Hiring on skills rewards what people can actually do.

• It opens doors for people who could not afford college or had to start working early.

The case against

• A degree shows years of sustained effort and a grounding in the fundamentals.

• Skills tests can be narrow, easy to game, and miss how someone learns over time.

Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.