A global pandemic, the rise in digital transformation, the wholesale implementation of cloud-based services, roles and technologies that didn't exist 15 years ago -- all walk into a bar to discuss the ICT skills shortage.
Perhaps we should not be surprised we've created a significant skills gap in the market. And along with that, confusion about the skills we need today to implement and secure the solutions of tomorrow.
In the past, organisations simply advertised for people with a four-year degree. This approach ensured that new staff could assimilate into their process-driven ICT environments. No degree, no interview. Shame.
Despite this, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook, nearly half of the company's employees don't have a degree. And a study by Harvard Business School suggests that today, 37% of employers rank experience as the most important qualification in an applicant.
But how do HR and hiring managers now describe skills and competencies in a universally accepted and repeatable way?
It's all about the role
According to TestGorilla's State of Skills-Based Hiring 2022 Report, LinkedIn saw a 22% increase in job postings advertising skills and responsibilities instead of academic qualifications.
Many employers have been willing to forego degree requirements for many roles. This move increases the talent pool but makes the recruitment process more subjective.
One approach to mitigate any resulting risks is to create more precise job descriptions, leading to better-qualified candidates.
A universal language of skills
Fortunately, there is an XML of skills, a universal language we can use to chart competency. The Skills Framework for the Information Age, or SFIA to its friends, is that language. It is not a new thing; it's 23 years old and has evolved to its 8th ite ..
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