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These skills are must for 2025 hiring opportunities

60% of employee believes skills-based hiring will increase by 2025, leading many to invest in certifications, specialized training, and hands-on learning rather than traditional degrees.

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Employers are actively looking for candidates who can demonstrate problem-solving, adaptability, and technical expertise, making these skills critical for career advancement, as mentioned in the press release. (Image: AI Generated)

With changing job markets, in 2025, 80 per cent of Indian employers adopt a skills-first strategy, reflecting a broader industry movement toward practical expertise, reveals a Indeed report. It further mentions that the shift is due to technology, AI, and cybersecurity, where companies are looking for candidates with hands-on capabilities rather than just academic credentials. As businesses adapt to evolving demands, the focus is on hiring individuals who can demonstrate job-ready skills.

A growing number of workers (60%) believe skills-based hiring will increase by 2025, leading many to invest in certifications, specialized training, and hands-on learning rather than traditional degrees. Employers are actively looking for candidates who can demonstrate problem-solving, adaptability, and technical expertise, making these skills critical for career advancement, as mentioned in the press release.

Key Skills in 2025

Employers highlight a mix of technical and soft skills as essential for today’s workforce. Teamwork, communication, adaptability, and critical thinking are among the most sought-after qualities, as businesses prioritize problem-solving and collaboration in dynamic environments.

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Companies that have implemented a skills-first hiring model report measurable benefits:

–38% of surveyed employers say employees with transferable skills contribute across multiple roles.
–31% have observed an improvement in candidate quality.
–30% report broader business advantages, including increased innovation and diversity.

For those entering the job market or looking to switch careers, this shift presents both opportunities and challenges. With degree requirements becoming less rigid, candidates from non-traditional backgrounds have a better chance of securing roles based on their skills. However, it also means that competition will be based more on practical abilities, requiring job seekers to continuously upskill and stay relevant.

Despite this change, almost half (42%) of hiring managers report difficulties in finding candidates with the necessary skills. To address this gap, companies are removing degree requirements, re-evaluating job descriptions, and expanding hiring criteria to attract a wider talent pool.

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