<ul><li>LinkedIn predicts that in the future, job seekers will benefit more from proven skills rather than educational degrees, as employers prioritize skills like leadership and data analysis over traditional requirements.</li><li>A survey conducted by LinkedIn showed that over 80% of employers believe hiring based on skill set is more important than degrees, although many still hire college graduates due to perceived lower risk.</li><li>Skill-first hiring is seen as a way to expand economic opportunities and can be beneficial for job seekers without a college degree but possessing a strong skill set.</li><li>The tight job market in recent years has led employers to shift their focus from questioning the value of skills to asking how to assess and hire based on skills, marking a change in employer mindset.</li></ul>

LinkedIn believes recruiters will prioritise skills over degree for hiring in the future: Report

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