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Are you still building your talent pipeline around job titles — or are you looking at what candidates are actually capable of? If you’re still skimming resumes for keywords or posting broad job descriptions, you’re probably missing out on some incredible talent. You can’t afford to overlook top candidates, especially now, when we’re just starting to feel the impact of skills gaps on our talent pipelines. As the skills shortage intensifies, it’s no surprise that 70% of employers have switched to skills-based hiring practices.

A smart, skills-first approach can give you a major edge not just in hiring, but across