🌐🛠️ A skills-first labor market is emerging!

Written By Brien Convery

📊 LinkedIn data reveals a shift, with 40% of companies now prioritizing skills in candidate selection—a 20% increase from the previous year. Job postings not requiring a four-year degree have surged from 15% to 20%, marking a 33% rise.

👩‍💼 What can you do as a potential candidate?

1️⃣ Optimizing LinkedIn Profiles: 🌟 Highlight key skills prominently. Use the skills section to display a diverse range of relevant abilities. Seek endorsements from colleagues or supervisors.

2️⃣ Skills-Based Resumes: 📄 Craft resumes emphasizing skills and achievements over educational background. Provide specific examples showcasing practical experience.

3️⃣ Online Portfolios and Projects: 💻 Develop an online portfolio or showcase projects on platforms like GitHub. Tangible evidence of skills allows recruiters to assess practical application.

4️⃣ Continuous Learning: 📚 Demonstrate commitment to skill development through online courses, certifications, or workshops. Highlight learning experiences on your resume and LinkedIn to showcase adaptability.

5️⃣ Networking and Recommendations: 🤝 Actively engage in professional networks, participate in relevant discussions, and seek recommendations. Positive endorsements from peers strengthen skills-based credibility.

By strategically presenting skills, practical applications, and a commitment to continuous learning, candidates align themselves effectively with the evolving demands of a skills-centric job market. 🚀

#SkillsFirst #JobMarketTrends

Brien Convery

I’m an American | Canadian, born in New York, now living my best life in Toronto, Canada.

My three core values are Authenticity, Creativity and Adventure and I believe in elevating Equity, activating Diversity and leading Inclusively.

As a purpose-driven, people-centric executive with years of diversified and progressive global experience, my work spans many disciplines across a variety of public and private sectors and industries with a specialized focus on Consumer Products, Technology, Management Consulting Services, Federal Government, Human Resources/ Talent Acquisition, Financial Services and Banking, Construction, Real Estate and Higher Education.

I have been a buyer, a plant warehouse supervisor, a consultant, a project manager, a business development manager, a marketer, an operations head, a learning and knowledge management global leader, a workforce transformation executive, a diversity and inclusion workforce partner, a talent officer, an executive in residence and a public speaker as part of my overall career portfolio.

With my non-linear ride to success and happiness, I have experienced a life time of learning through a diversity of experiences and have gained many transferable skills to give me a unique perspective and approach to life and work.

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