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29-06-2025, 04:02 PM
Skill-first hiring: Singapore employers now more focused on skills, experience in recruitment
"This shift away from credentials is a growing recognition of the value that diverse skills and perspectives bring to businesses, as it equips them to solve...
In Singapore, 70% of employers who use a skills-first hiring approach believe that soft skills are more important than hard skills. These soft skills include teamwork, communication, and critical thinking.
But even without implementing a skills-first hiring method, the report noted that 70% of employers are already more willing to select candidates with on-the-job experience and no degree over those with a degree and no experience.
"The focus on skills and experiences in specific sectors is an exciting trend that will contribute to a more resilient and adaptable Singaporean workforce," Townsley said.
As this is angmoh survey likely means MNCs trend.
"This shift away from credentials is a growing recognition of the value that diverse skills and perspectives bring to businesses, as it equips them to solve...
In Singapore, 70% of employers who use a skills-first hiring approach believe that soft skills are more important than hard skills. These soft skills include teamwork, communication, and critical thinking.
But even without implementing a skills-first hiring method, the report noted that 70% of employers are already more willing to select candidates with on-the-job experience and no degree over those with a degree and no experience.
"The focus on skills and experiences in specific sectors is an exciting trend that will contribute to a more resilient and adaptable Singaporean workforce," Townsley said.
As this is angmoh survey likely means MNCs trend.
