The future of hiring is skills-first
If you can do the job, you should get the job, regardless of how or where you built your skills.
Skills-first hiring
Not just a talent strategy – it’s a business imperative
Through this approach, employers source, screen, and hire candidates based on the skills and competencies required for the job, regardless of where they’re gained. Quality candidates are not screened out based on unnecessary proxy requirements, like a bachelor’s degree, in-country education credentials, previous job title, or years of industry experience.
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Easier talent acquisition
Skills-first hiring doubles the chances of finding quality candidates.
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Reduced mis-hires
82% of hiring managers report more motivated candidates and 79% report reduced mis-hires.
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Increased retention
Candidates without bachelor’s degrees hired into roles with degree requirements removed have a 20% higher retention rate.
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Cost savings
Properly matching skills to roles can save on the high costs of turnover.
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How to implement skills-first hiring
Focus on what truly matters
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Rethink job requirements
Identify essential skills for day one, eliminate unnecessary requirements, such as degree and prior job title, and use inclusive language in job descriptions.
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Reach untapped candidates
Source and filter candidates based on skills required for the job and refine ATS to better screen applicants.
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Screen for skills & competencies
Use skills-based evaluation tools (behavioral interviews and rubrics) to assess a candidate’s skill and proficiency to do the job.
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Grow talent from within
Invest in up-skilling and mentorship and and create clear job advancement pathways.
Success stories & employer case studies
Learn from other employers, including how they are driving productivity, reducing turnover costs, and future-proofing their workforce.
Join the Skills-First Hiring Cohort
At Indeed FutureWorks 2024, Indeed launched its first employer cohort in partnership with Grads of Life, uniting Talent Attraction, HR, and DEI leaders from 10 U.S. companies to champion skills-first hiring practices. Participants received expert coaching from Grads of Life, implementation tools, and peer learning opportunities to effectively prioritize skills over degrees, thereby expanding talent pools, diversifying teams, reducing turnover, and measuring progress. Future skills-first hiring cohorts are planned for the U.S. and Europe. If you’re interested in participating or have questions, please complete the form below, and we will follow up.
What cohort participants will learn to do
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