The State of Massachusetts is eliminating college degree requirements for more than 90% of its job postings, putting more emphasis on skills-based hiring practices. In January, Massachusetts Gov.
The job market is undergoing a profound shift, one where degrees alone no longer guarantee career success. Skills-based hiring, focusing on what candidates can do rather than where they studied, is ...
Job adverts that don't list a degree requirement have increased by 90% in the UK, LinkedIn says. Recruiters are focusing more on skills-based hiring rather than degrees or qualifications. Major firms ...
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The degree requirement in hiring has become a glaring paradox. Employers bemoan the shortage of talent while continuing to lean heavily on college credentials to screen out candidates—effectively ...