Degrees Aren’t That Important To Employers Anymore, New Data Shows

Essence Magazine:

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated September 1, 2023

New LinkedIn data reveals that skills-based hiring is on the rise.

Per an Aug. 29 report from the professional networking platform, 29% of paid job posts on LinkedIn didn’t require professional degrees in 2022, up 6% since 2019.

“But here’s the critical question: Does dropping degree requirements actually translate into more hires of workers who don’t hold degrees?” Greg Lewis, a senior content marketing

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