In this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex discuss the pros and cons of a topic that sounds nice in theory, but may not be as practical as many would hope: skills-based hiring.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the reasons behind the shift in hiring practices — ranging from the changing value of college degrees, the impact of labor shortages, and rapidly-changing market conditions. There are so many reasons why skills-based hiring seems like a valid solution to so many problems, but what does it look like for recruiters to implement (and process-ize) this mentality? 

This conversation explores the benefits, challenges, and potential solutions related to skills-based hiring — highlighting some of the advantages for both companies and workers and delving into the challenges of operationalizing it.  As always, we'll deliver a critical eye, some alternative approaches, and some tactical takeaways — you don't want to miss it!


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
02:35 - The Debate Between Education and Skills in Hiring
11:07 - Current Trends in Skills-Based Hiring
19:16 - Encouraging Signals for Skills-Based Hiring
26:30 - Implementing Skills-Based Hiring in Practice
34:26 - Tactics for Implementing Skills-Based Hiring
39:17 - Leveraging Referrals: A Supplementary Approach to
44:20 - Podcast Farewell

  
 











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