HR professionals are increasingly focusing on employees' skills when hiring. According to a study by ETS, nearly 90% of HR leaders believe it is more important to hire based on specific skills rather than the possession of a higher education degree. This is reported by Fortune magazine.
'This is not about replacing diplomas — it’s about combining them with real, demonstrable skills that make people employable,' explains Michelle Froah, global marketing and innovation director at ETS.
Skills-Oriented Trend
Today, employers are placing more emphasis on candidates' skills and their ability to perform the job, regardless of their education. Problems with finding qualified workers and the cost of higher education are forcing businesses to address challenges based on specific abilities and skills.
'I’m not sure college is preparing people for the jobs they need today. I think that’s a big problem, and all the issues around student loans... are really serious,' said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Practical skills are becoming extremely important in today's labor market, where the demonstration of specific capabilities in the work environment is preferred.
According to a study by ETS, HR professionals focus on candidates' skills rather than just the possession of a higher education when hiring workers. This trend reflects a new paradigm in the labor market, where practical abilities and real experience become key elements.