Skills Based Hiring On The Rise

At West Texas Professional training, we are all about getting you a career fast! We take the same hourly approach to our curriculum as similar programs do, but do it within a much more efficient, and shorter time frame than what used to be necessary, just ten years ago. And what’s more, not only do we train our students faster, but we train them in the best way possible— hands on from the very first day— and in all clinical medical assistant duties. This is immersion into healthcare!

According to Test Gorilla’s The State of Skills-Based Hiring 2022 report, 76% of employers use some skills-based hiring to find new talent, with almost 55% using role-specific skills tests.

It’s also evident that the shift is accelerating, given that a growing number of professionals don't need a degree to perform their jobs. For example, in the U.S., over the past year, LinkedIn has seen a 21% increase in job postings advertising skills and responsibilities instead of qualifications.

Despite a challenging economy, companies struggle to attract and retain highly skilled workers. That's why being able to pivot and implement cutting-edge talent practices is more critical than ever. Let’s look at why the most forward-thinking employers are embracing skills-based hiring.

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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2023/02/12/why-skills-based-hiring-is-on-the-rise/