Why the Workforce Needs Skills-Based Hiring
summary
The claim is clear: skills-based hiring increases diversity and fills tech roles faster by testing what candidates can actually do instead of where they went to school. Tools include assessments, blind hiring (like orchestra-style auditions), and platforms such as Triplebyte, Blendoor, GapJumpers and General Assembly’s Credentials Network. Surprising numbers: 1 million new tech jobs by 2024, Facebook at 33% women 2% black 4% Hispanic, orchestras boosted callbacks 50% and women by 25%, MetLife saw 27% then 57% sales differences by optimism. Ernst & Young’s audit leads to dropping degree requirements with no loss of performance.
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- 0:00Start
- 2:25Let's get started...
- 4:18Bridging the Tech Talent Gap
- 8:35Leveling the Playing Field
- 11:41Applications
- 13:59Major Roadblocks
- 17:05Next Steps
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