Based on a recent survey of employers who hire new college grads, almost 70% of respondents use skills-based hiring.
Employer use of skills-based hiring has grown over the last year, with nearly 70% now saying they are using it.
How can students demonstrate their skills during a skills-based hiring process?
Employers point out that the top way students can demonstrate skills in preparation for interviews is to plan to share examples and situations when they used their skills to solve problems.
Employers also reiterated the importance of experiential learning and/or work during college and being able to tie their college coursework and extracurricular activities to professional skills.
From the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2026 Job Outlook. Read the full article here: https://naceweb.org/research/reports/job-outlook/2026
