Ginni Rometty on Skills-First Hiring: 'You Don't Buy Talent. You Build It'

What it is

The former IBM CEO on why she removed degree requirements from a majority of IBM roles, created the "new collar" job category, and built apprenticeship pipelines instead of competing for credentialed hires.

In plain terms

This article features former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty explaining why companies are shifting toward skills-based hiring instead of requiring college degrees. You can use these insights to understand how employers evaluate real skills and pursue career paths without traditional credentials.

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