Employment site Indeed has released the results of a survey showing that tech companies are moving away from college requirements when hiring new workers.<\/p>\n
According to the survey, 59% of employers are considering abolishing the requirement for a university degree for recruitment, while 30% of employers believe that abolishing the requirement for a university degree would help them recruit more diverse talent.<\/p>\n
The report showed that 87% of senior executives say they are unwilling to tackle skills gaps.<\/p>\n
“Gone are the days of unnecessary credentials and aspirational job requirements. Instead, we find employers thinking creatively to consider different types of applicants than in the past – a shift that can benefit everyone,” the report states.<\/p>\n
Recent events and insights have shown that the requirements for a university degree are not really necessary for many IT jobs. The Great Resignation which saw a lot of workers quit their jobs has led to more than 1 million vacancies.<\/p>\n
As the technology sector suffers from a huge skills shortage, employers in the US have been forced to step up their search for workers, prompting employers to review qualifications, including a four-year college degree.<\/p>\n