It is essential that prior to the interview process, the objectives of the interview are understood and that the interview is constructed with these objectives in mind. References, although always taken with a grain of salt, are another form of interview that requires specific objectives on the part of the interviewer in order to gain the insight needed to make a useful contribution to the candidate evaluation. Education and training can definitely help a candidate to move through the recruitment and hiring process, in a couple of ways. The first way is that that candidate can meet firm requirements for the position -- for example a specific educational background or industry training certificate. Many positions consider such qualifications essential, so candidates must acquire the requisite education and training in order to pass the first phase of evaluation. Much...

This means that candidates with higher educational qualifications will receive a higher score than otherwise equivalent candidates with lesser levels of education and training.
The second way in which education and training can help a candidate through the process is by giving the candidate the ability and confidence to stand out from the crowd during phases two and three of the ideal selection process. Candidates that have the training and experience needed are less likely to be intimidated by the process and this confidence is more likely to be recognized by potential employers. From the HR perspective, such candidates stand out because not only do they have the background for the role, but they also have the correct temperament and attitude to fulfill the obligations of the role.