The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring

Written By Tagan Smith

Skills-based hiring flips the script. Instead of asking, “What title have you held?” it asks, “What can you do?”

This model is gaining traction across industries—and for good reason:

  • Broader Talent Pool: It opens doors for self-taught talent, career changers, and gig workers.

  • Equity and Inclusion: Skills-based hiring focuses on ability, not background.

  • Agility: In fast-changing industries, skills evolve faster than titles can keep up.

  • Improved Performance: Studies show that hiring based on skills leads to better long-term job fit and retention.

Major companies like Google, IBM, and Accenture have embraced this model—and so have many startups seeking adaptable, high-impact talent.

Tomorrow, we’ll explore how to implement a skills-first hiring strategy.

Tagan Smith https://www.levelup.africa
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