<p>My spouse has hired Engineers for many years. When it comes down to actually deciding on a new hire around a conference table, where that person went to college never influences their decision. The applicants’ skills, experience, personality, etc, are what truly matter. Prestige of one’s college/university is just not considered. </p>
<p>This has always been the case, no matter where my husband has worked. So he does laugh at the “prestige” which so many people seem to be so gung ho about!</p>