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Victoria here, Girlboss’ executive editor. 👋 |
For as long as we can all remember, needing the “right” degree was the norm for most white-collar jobs. I got a journalism degree to become a journalist… because that’s just how it was. But now, skills-based hiring is on the rise. 📈 According to new data, 30% of paid LinkedIn job postings no longer require a professional degree. So, what does this mean for the future of hiring—and for anyone trying to pivot without going back to school? 🤔 |
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Your Skills Might Finally Matter More Than Your Diploma 📃 |
According to new LinkedIn data, 30% of paid job postings no longer require a professional degree, up from 19% in 2019. In other words, employers are starting to care less about where you went to school and more about what you can actually bring to the table. Um… finally?! |
Because, let’s be honest: If you have all of the technical skills needed for the job (through past job/internship/apprenticeship experience, online courses, etc.), does it really matter if you learned them in a really expensive classroom? |
Some hiring managers argue that yes, it does—because in college, you learn “soft” skills, like working in groups, prioritizing tasks, and communicating effectively. Which, TBH, you don’t need a degree to learn. |
That said, many of these roles still require experience or industry-specific certifications—so “no degree required” doesn’t necessarily mean “no qualifications required.” If you’re looking to sharpen a specific skill—or pivot entirely—online programs make it easier than ever. |
With Skillshare, MasterClass, General Assembly, LinkedIn Learning, and Google Career Certificates, you could get the exact skills you need without having to drop thousands of dollars on higher education. 👏 |
This rise of skills-based hiring gives once-overlooked workers the opportunity to get hired (and maybe even earn a six-figure salary)—and with companies in desperate need of talented, hardworking, and highly skilled employees now more than ever, it sounds like a win-win situation to us. 🙂↕️ |
POLL: Is a four-year degree still necessary? |
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