Power of skills-based hiring

Let's explore why tailoring assessments is essential in skills-based hiring, drawing insights from the four articles below.

Relevant and accurate evaluation

As highlighted by McKinsey & Company in their article on "Taking a Skills-Based Approach to Building the Future Workforce," tailoring assessments allows organizations to evaluate candidates' skills in a relevant and accurate manner [1]. Generic assessments may not adequately capture the specific skills required for a particular role or industry, leading to inaccurate evaluations. Customized assessments, on the other hand, can be designed to align with the specific skills needed for a job, providing a more precise measure of a candidate's competency.

Identification of niche skills

In today's rapidly evolving job market, organizations often require candidates with specialized or niche skills. According to the Harvard Business Review article on "Skills-Based Hiring is on the Rise," tailoring assessments can help organizations identify candidates with such unique skills that may not be easily captured through traditional recruitment methods [2]. Customized assessments can be designed to assess candidates' proficiency in specific tools, software, or techniques, which are critical for certain roles. This enables employers to identify top talent with niche skills that can add value to their organization.

Enhanced candidate experience

A positive candidate experience is crucial in attracting and retaining top talent. As highlighted by LinkedIn Talent Solutions in their article on "How to Get Started with Skills-Based Hiring," tailoring assessments can contribute to a positive candidate experience [3]. Candidates who undergo assessments that are directly relevant to the skills required for a role are more likely to feel valued and engaged in the hiring process. This can lead to a positive impression of the organization, improve employer branding, and increase the likelihood of candidates accepting job offers.

Streamlined assessment process

Leveraging technology can streamline the process of tailoring assessments. As mentioned in the Microsoft Blog article on "Building a More Inclusive Skills-Based Economy: The Next Steps for Our Global Skills Initiative," online skills assessment platforms can offer a wide range of pre-built assessments that can be customized to match the unique requirements of different roles and industries [4]. This enables organizations to efficiently create assessments that align with their specific hiring needs, saving time and effort in the recruitment process.

Here are the article links used as references in the article:

[1] McKinsey & Company - "Taking a Skills-Based Approach to Building the Future Workforce" - https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/taking-a-skills-based-approach-to-building-the-future-workforce

[2] Harvard Business Review - "Skills-Based Hiring is on the Rise" - https://hbr.org/2022/02/skills-based-hiring-is-on-the-rise

[3] LinkedIn Talent Solutions - "How to Get Started with Skills-Based Hiring" - https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/talent-acquisition/how-to-get-started-with-skills-based-hiring

[4] Microsoft Blog - "Building a More Inclusive Skills-Based Economy: The Next Steps for Our Global Skills Initiative" - https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2021/03/30/building-a-more-inclusive-skills-based-economy-the-next-steps-for-our-global-skills-initiative/