The future of hiring is skills-first
There’s no shortage of talent. Just a shortage of recognizing it. Skills-first hiring means “if you can do the job, you should get the job,” regardless of how or where you built your skills. It makes it easier for employers to find quality, committed candidates.
Why skills-first hiring works
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Easier talent acquisition
Skills-first hiring doubles the chances of finding quality candidates.
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Reduces mis-hires
80% of hiring managers report more motivated candidates and fewer mis-hires.
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Diversifies the workforce
The majority of rural, Black, veteran, and Latine workers in the U.S. are STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than a bachelor’s degree).
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Increases retention
STARs hired into roles with degree requirements removed have a 20% higher retention rate.
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Cost-effective
Properly matching skills to roles can save on the high costs of turnover.
Tear the Paper Ceiling
You might be screening out some of your best candidates. Traditional hiring practices exclude many of the 70M+ STARs—job seekers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes, such as community college, military experience, or on-the-job experience, rather than a bachelor’s degree. The “Tear the Paper Ceiling” campaign, joined by Indeed in 2023, aims to remove these barriers. Indeed has already eliminated degree requirements for over 700 internal jobs and launched the BOOST technical apprenticeship program to transition employees into software development roles.
Join Indeed’s cohort of employers building their skills-first hiring practices
Indeed, in partnership with Grads of Life, is launching a skills-first hiring cohort to provide expert coaching in this hiring approach for 15-20 employers ready to take action. Over four sessions, Grads of Life will offer participating employers with strategic consulting, training, tools, and peer learning to help companies prioritize skills over degrees, diversify their workforce, and reduce turnover.
What cohort participants will learn to do
Sign up to take action
Ready to find quality candidates through skills-first hiring? Sign up here to learn more about skills-first hiring or express interest in the skills-first hiring employer cohort.
Thank you for your interest in skills-first hiring. Indeed is here to support you on your journey with resources and unique opportunities, such as our skills-first hiring employer cohort, in partnership with Grads of Life.
An Indeed representative will reach out to follow up with you if your organization is a good fit. Be on the lookout for communications from Indeed and please reach out if you have any questions. We are excited to work with you.
