[robryan]

I think employers reliance on grade and qualifications are more about eliminating the really bad hires than finding the best hires. It is good in a way though, just like having a body of work to show, a hiring process that comes down to how you solve a few problems in an interview can be really hit and miss and is hard to show your full abilities.

[lallysingh]

If people meet the minimum, then it's a success. If they're substantially above average, that's a nice bonus, but not enough to justify risking a bad hire.