INTERACTIVE: Bosses look for skills first, paper qualifications later, says study


Employers today are more concerned about a job candidate's skills first, rather than paper qualifications, when hiring, according to research by LinkedIn

JOBSEEKERS, you may want to take note — bosses are beginning to look for skills first among workers, instead of their “pedigree” like their academic qualifications and years of experience.

Such is a new, growing trend in the job market today, according to research by LinkedIn, a business and employment-focused social media platform.

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