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Why skills-based hiring is the future

If you've been in the business for a while, you know that the classic “degree and experience” checklist is becoming increasingly obsolete. Thanks to skills-based hiring, candidates are finally getting the attention they deserve. But it's not just about skills; for an optimal match, we also need to take into account the candidates' interests and ambitions. Together, these three dimensions—skills, interests, and ambition—rearrange the recruitment process.

Emma by Skillerjobs
Customer Success
6
min READ
August 21, 2024

What does skills-based hiring mean?

Skills-based hiring focuses on what candidates can actually do, not where they've worked or how many years of experience they have.

Imagine someone who can not only sell ideas with the charm of a top seller, but also manage projects with the precision of a seasoned pro. And can also present ideas with a creative touch and substantiate them with data-driven insights. This is the depth that skills-based hiring is all about, far beyond the bullet points of a traditional resume.

In other words, it's not about the length of their resume, but about the depth of their skills, their passion for the job, and their ambitions.

Gen Z's quest: a real challenge

Now that Gen Z is entering the labor market, they're calling for skills-based hiring. They know that traditional assessment methods—primarily based on degrees and experience—don't always show their true capabilities. Despite their high level of education and technology skills, many Gen Z-ers feel their potential isn't being recognized by traditional qualifications. This frustration is forcing recruitment specialists to adapt their methods to better understand the true value of Gen Z candidates.

Experience? What experience?

Many Gen Z candidates have just graduated with a resume that exudes more “student” than “professional”. They have skills, but they may not have been able to show them in a full-time position yet.

Internships and side jobs

They have undoubtedly had internships or side jobs, but these often have the same value as a course participation certificate. We know that these roles can provide valuable experiences, so let's not overlook them.

Theoretical knowledge versus practical skills

Gen Z often excels academically and has a strong command of theoretical concepts. However, applying that knowledge in practice can be a challenge. While they may be good at concepts, it can be difficult to actually execute those ideas in a professional setting.

What about the Millennials (Gen Y)? Don't forget them.

Both Gen Z and Millennials are in favor of skills-based hiring. Millennials, with more work experience, are frustrated with traditional recruitment methods that focus on degrees and job titles, and often overlook their real skills and contributions.

Millennials want honest skill-based assessments.

Their experiences, such as the 2008 financial crisis and economic challenges, have taught them that skills and adaptability are more important than degrees alone.

Millennials value meaningful work and ethics.

They are looking for companies that share their values of social responsibility, sustainability or innovation. For them, skills-based hiring is about finding jobs where they can make a real difference.

This focus on skills aligns with their desire for work that has meaning, not just a paycheck. By valuing skills more than traditional qualifications, companies can take advantage of the passion and energy that Millennials bring, and ensure that their talents are fully exploited and appreciated.

How Skillerjobs is changing the recruitment game

We get it—reviewing resumes that don't tell the full story can be quite frustrating. Candidates are often reduced to a list of previous positions, which doesn't really help anyone. That's where Skillerjobs makes the difference.

  • AI-driven matching: Our platform uses smart AI to match candidates based on their skills, interests, and ambitions—not just their work history. It's like having a super-intelligent talent matchmaker.
  • Conversational chatbot: Instead of a boring resume upload, candidates chat with our AI. This digital assistant explores their skills, goals, and passions—a kind of career therapist who helps find the perfect match.
  • Automated jobs: For you as a recruiter, we have automated and simplified the creation of personalized vacancy texts. We make sure these ads are posted on social media with targeted targeting so they reach the right candidates where they're spending their time. Spending less time on ads means more time finding the right match for your team.

Making recruitment a lot easier?

Skillerjobs helps you get past the outdated resume review process and find candidates who really fit your needs. It's time to embrace a smarter, more efficient recruitment process. Don't search - be found, as we like to say.

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