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Are employers placing too much emphasis on experience when hiring?

Many job postings ask for several years of experience, even for entry-level positions. This can make it difficult for recent graduates, career changers, and newcomers to enter the workforce.

Employers often say experience helps reduce hiring risk, while job seekers argue that skills, potential, and willingness to learn should matter more.

Do employers place too much emphasis on experience when hiring, or is it a reasonable requirement?

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I think many employers ask for more experience than is actually necessary.

Some job postings seem to describe an ideal candidate rather than a realistic one, which discourages capable applicants from applying.

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From an employer's perspective, experience can be valuable because it often reduces training time and helps employees become productive more quickly.

Hiring mistakes can be expensive.

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Skills and experience should both matter.

Someone with less experience but strong skills, motivation, and adaptability may outperform a more experienced candidate.

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The situation is especially challenging for career changers.

Many people develop valuable transferable skills, but hiring systems often focus heavily on direct industry experience.