SHRM Toolkit: Skills-First Hiring to Transform Talent Acquisition

What it is

SHRM's practitioner toolkit for employers moving away from degree screens: how to write skills-based job descriptions, assess candidates on demonstrated ability, and rebuild interview scorecards around competencies.

In plain terms

This guide explains how employers evaluate candidates based on proven abilities rather than college degrees. You can use it to understand how companies score interviews and assess hands-on skills during the hiring process.

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