At 80Twenty, we’ve long understood the value of finding the right fit rather than just any fit. Here’s how our commitment as a staffing agency to skills-based hiring aligns with our mission to deliver top-tier talent to our clients.
What is Skills-Based Hiring?
Skills-based hiring means selecting candidates based on their abilities and experience rather than solely relying on traditional markers such as education or job history. In fields like marketing, creative, and sales, where roles and requirements change rapidly, this approach enables employers to assess candidates’ hands-on experience, adaptability, and relevant skills. It’s a model that places emphasis on what a candidate can do rather than just what they have done.
With this approach, employers widen the talent pool, increase diversity, and ultimately find better job matches. The result? Higher employee satisfaction, lower turnover, and stronger performance.
Why Skills-Based Hiring is the Future of Talent Acquisition
Skills-based hiring has emerged as a solution to several critical challenges facing companies today:
- Bridging Talent Gaps: With specialized skills in high demand, it’s increasingly difficult for companies to find candidates who meet conventional qualifications. By focusing on capabilities and competencies, skills-based hiring opens up possibilities for individuals who may have non-traditional backgrounds but possess the necessary skills to succeed.
- Better Alignment and Job Fit: Hiring based on skills ensures that employees are well-suited to their roles, improving job satisfaction and reducing turnover. When candidates are chosen based on abilities that directly impact the job, they’re more likely to thrive and stay engaged.
- Broadening the Talent Pool for Greater Innovation: Skills-based hiring increases diversity by welcoming candidates from a variety of backgrounds. By shifting focus from rigid qualifications to skillsets, companies tap into talent that brings unique perspectives, fueling innovation and creative problem-solving.
Why 80Twenty is Your Ideal Partner for Skills-Based Hiring
At 80Twenty, we treat hiring as a strategic partnership, not a transactional service. Our recruiters act as an extension of your team, taking the time to understand your specific needs and working to identify candidates who possess the right skills and align with your company’s culture and goals. We are a dedicated partner in helping our clients build high-performing teams. With engagement rates 60% higher than industry peers, we connect companies with hard-to-find talent who are ready to make a difference. As skills-based hiring becomes the new standard, 80Twenty is proud to be a trusted leader in this transformative approach.
If your company is ready to embrace a new standard in hiring, 80Twenty is here to help you connect with top-tier talent in creative, marketing, and sales. Together, we’ll build a team that drives innovation, delivers results, and sets the stage for your company’s success.
Alp Onurlu is the General Manager of 80Twenty. Alp brings over two decades of expertise in the staffing and recruiting sector to his role. Throughout his career, Alp has forged impactful partnerships with a diverse array of businesses, including start-ups, advertising/marketing agencies, and technology firms of all sizes. His passion lies in facilitating growth and success for these organizations by identifying top-tier talent and nurturing high-performing teams. Alp's deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence make him a trusted advisor in the field of staffing and recruitment.
