2025年技能招聘现状报告（英）

2025THE STATE OF SKILLS-BASED HIRING2025CONTENTS01020304050607080910Methodology 01The highlights 03Hiring has a match-making problem 06AI in the hiring process 22Degree requirements are declining 34A holistic approach leads to better hiring decisions 41Skills tests in focus 48Diversity and inclusion are still on the table 58Conclusion 65Sources 6701 METHODOLOGYThe State of Skills-Based Hiring Report 20252This study surveyed 1,076 job seekers and 1,084 individuals involved in hiring decisions across the UK and US in April 2025. Job seekers were defined as individuals currently looking for work or who had done so in the past 12 months. Employers were defined as individuals who have participated in recruitment or hiring processes in the past year. Data was collected via independent third-party survey panels to ensure a broad and unbiased respondent base. Respondents were balanced across gender, age groups, and income brackets, with quotas in place to support demographic representativeness.01 METHODOLOGY02 THE HIGHLIGHTSThe State of Skills-Based Hiring Report 202541. Hiring has a match-making problemA perfect storm of political changes, AI advancements, and market shifts is making hiring challenging. 63% of employers say it’s harder to find great talent than it was last year, and 70% of job seekers say it’s harder to find a job. Despite finding hiring harder, most are happy with their recent hires – especially employers who are using skills-based hiring. This isn’t a talent shortage. Hiring has a match-making problem.2. AI in the hiring process65% of employers are using AI in their hiring process, and 94% of them say it’s improved how they hire – but usage among job seekers is lower than you might think. Most companies claim they’ve noticed more AI-generated resumes, but only 37% of job seekers say they’re using AI to complete applications.3. Degree requirements are decliningMore than half (53%) of employers have ditched degree requirements; up from 30% last year. The practice is especially prevalent in the US, where 57% have eliminated them. Despite this, only 32% of the employers we surveyed think it’s less important for candidates to have degrees than it was 5 years ago – and 41% say it’s more important.The State of Skills-Based Hiring Report 202554. Hiring holistically = better hiring outcomesEmployers are increasingly looking beyond technical skills or experience alone when they hire people, and there’s a near consensus on how important this is. 72% of employers and 82% of job seekers agree that considering the whole candidate (including their skills, personality, and cultural alignment or culture add) leads to better hiring decisions and improved organizational outcomes.5. Skills tests in focus85% of employers are using skills-based hiring – an increase from 81% last year. 76% are using skills tests to measure and validate their candidates’ skills in 2025, making this the most popular way to do skills-based hiring. Employers agre