Skill-based hiring is the future of recruitment

The Indian job market is undergoing a sea of changes, with skills becoming hiring parameters for employees. Gone are the days when a degree or work experience sufficed; today, it is all about the appropriate skillset. This transition has paved the way for new career paths that will help professionals showcase their skills and land their dream jobs.

It is only in the last couple of years that businesses have understood that skillsets take precedence over other factors when it comes to choosing the best talent for their organisations. This has led companies to change how they recruit and rethink what makes someone employable, thereby making them more open to creating a diverse pool of talent.

THE SHIFT IN IDEA
“Just a decade ago, Indian employers would focus on the ‘right’ degrees and diplomas before hiring any individual. However, with time, and evolving business dynamics, it has become obvious that a piece of paper doesn’t guarantee how well a job is done or how proficient the candidate is, particularly since the business landscape is evolving constantly. This has led to a massive demand toward skills-based hiring, whereby the abilities of the candidate are of more value than formal qualifications,” said Anshuman Das, CEO & Co-Founder, Careernet.

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