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Rethinking the Resume: Skills Over Degrees

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June 2025
 
 
 
 
4.2%
 
Employment increased by 139,000 and unemployment was unchanged in May. Healthcare, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance trended upward, while federal government employment continued to decline.
 
The labor force participation decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 62.4%. Average hourly earnings rose by 15 cents (0.4%) to $36.24. The average workweek was 34.3 hours for the third consecutive month.
 
According to the American Staffing Association, temporary help employment was 1.57% of total nonfarm employment in May.
 
Notable Gains and Losses
 
  • Healthcare and Social Assistance: +78,300
  • Leisure and Hospitality: +48,000
  • Financial Activities: +13,000
  • Transportation and Warehousing: +5,800
  • Construction: +4,000
  • Government: -1,000
  • Manufacturing: -8,000
  • Professional and Business Services: -18,000
 
Read the full report at BLS.gov
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 in 5 Hiring Managers Say Gen Z Should Prioritize Gaining Experience Over a Degree
Resume Templates – May 20, 2025
 
Many companies are shifting from requiring bachelor’s degrees to focusing on practical skills, like AI proficiency and soft skills, when hiring. In fact, one in four companies plan to eliminate such requirements by the end of this year. Prioritizing work experience over college degrees has led to more diverse applicant pools and increased hiring flexibility.
 
Hiring and Job Openings ‘Unexpectedly’ Rose in April
HR Brew – June 4, 2025
 
Despite economic uncertainty and disruptions, the April Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey findings signal resilience in the labor market. Job openings climbed to 7.4 million and hires rose to 5.6 million. However, trends vary by sector. Both white collar and some blue collar jobs, like manufacturing, saw declines in demand. Other blue collar roles like retail trade saw increases.
 
Employee Stress Is a Business Risk—Not an HR Problem
Harvard Business Review – June 4, 2025
 
Following decades of rising workplace stress, companies still rely on wellness programs instead of addressing the systemic causes that impact performance, revenue, and customer satisfaction. Mitigating employee stress is critical to long-term organizational resilience and success and requires data-driven strategies to measure and mitigate it
 
 
 
 
Rethinking the Resume: 87% of Job Seekers Want Skills to Matter More Than Degrees
ExpressPros.com – May 28, 2025
 
Forget the skills gap—job seekers say it’s a training gap. According to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, 79% of U.S. job seekers believe companies are passing over capable candidates because they’re unwilling to train them. And with 87% calling for skills-based hiring over degrees, many are pushing back on outdated job requirements that may be doing more harm than good.
 
While hiring managers continue to cite a widening skills gap, most job seekers disagree. Instead, they call on employers to be more realistic about qualifications and more willing to invest in training. And they’re not just voicing frustration, they’re ready to stay loyal to companies that meet them halfway.
 
US Job Seekers Face Economic Fears, Increased Workloads and Growing Job Dissatisfaction
ExpressPros.com – May 14, 2025
 
A recent study of U.S. job seekers has unveiled significant trends and concerns regarding employment, revealing a workforce grappling with increased demands, economic fears, and growing dissatisfaction with key job aspects. The survey was conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.
 
In the past year, more than half of employed job seekers have worked longer hours or more shifts than usual (55%), and nearly 1 in 5 (19%) have taken on another job to make ends meet. Despite their increased efforts, many job seekers are not optimistic about job security.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rethinking the Resume: Skills Over Degrees

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