{"id":5680,"date":"2026-06-15T19:24:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/?p=5680"},"modified":"2026-06-15T19:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:24:41","slug":"the-labour-market-is-changing-skills-now-matter-as-much-as-experience-64425","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/the-labour-market-is-changing-skills-now-matter-as-much-as-experience-64425\/","title":{"rendered":"The Labour Market Is Changing: Skills Now Matter as Much as Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A perfectly tailored CV no longer guarantees an advantage in the labour market. As many as 41% of recruiters struggle to find candidates with the right skills, while 72% believe that competencies are just as important as experience and education. In a world of accelerating technological change, companies are increasingly focusing on potential, adaptability and readiness for development. Michael Page\u2019s \u201cTalent Trends\u201d report clearly shows that skills are becoming the new currency of the labour market.<\/p>\n<p>The changes taking place in the labour market are prompting companies to take a more cautious approach to traditional methods of assessing candidates. According to Michael Page\u2019s \u201cTalent Trends\u201d report, 41% of recruiters identify the lack of relevant skills as one of their biggest challenges. At the same time, organisations are increasingly implementing a \u201cskills-first\u201d model, which focuses on candidates\u2019 abilities and potential.<\/p>\n<p>According to the study, 77% of companies already declare that they use this approach, while 39% see clear benefits from its implementation. The most frequently cited advantages include better identification of candidates\u2019 actual skills, indicated by 70% of respondents, and easier matching of talent to the current and future needs of the organisation, mentioned by 62%.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/the-labour-market-is-changing-skills-now-matter-as-much-as-experience-64425\/#Companies_Are_Looking_for_Potential_Not_Just_Experience\" >Companies Are Looking for Potential, Not Just Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/the-labour-market-is-changing-skills-now-matter-as-much-as-experience-64425\/#Candidates_Are_Also_Changing_the_Way_They_Think\" >Candidates Are Also Changing the Way They Think<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Companies_Are_Looking_for_Potential_Not_Just_Experience\"><\/span>Companies Are Looking for Potential, Not Just Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe labour market is currently undergoing a phase of transformation, driven primarily by business and technological changes, as well as growing uncertainty about the future of organisations. As a result, the skills-first approach is becoming increasingly important,\u201d says Sylwia Podp\u0142o\u0144ska, Senior Manager at Michael Page.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCompanies are often unable to clearly define what a given role will look like in a few months\u2019 time. That is why they are less and less likely to look for candidates who are perfectly matched to a specific position. Instead, they are focusing on people with potential \u2014 those who learn quickly, can adapt and function well in a changing environment,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Page\u2019s \u201cTalent Trends\u201d report shows that the most sought-after competencies today include adaptability, cited by 49% of respondents, interpersonal skills, indicated by 43%, continuous development and willingness to learn, mentioned by 36%, and effective communication, identified by 35%.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHard skills remain important, but on their own they are no longer a guarantee of long-term employment,\u201d emphasises Sylwia Podp\u0142o\u0144ska.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Candidates_Are_Also_Changing_the_Way_They_Think\"><\/span>Candidates Are Also Changing the Way They Think<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The transformation of the labour market is visible not only on the employers\u2019 side. Candidates are also increasingly aware that organisations today are looking primarily for skills rather than perfectly matched career histories.<\/p>\n<p>According to the \u201cTalent Trends\u201d report, 56% of professionals say they are more likely to apply for a role if the job advertisement focuses on required skills rather than formal criteria related to experience or education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCandidates are now expected not only to be flexible and ready for change, but also to be able to \u2018sell\u2019 their skills rather than job titles or years of experience. At the same time, skills such as critical thinking, the ability to learn, responsibility and interpersonal competencies are becoming increasingly important \u2014 areas that cannot be easily replaced by technology,\u201d concludes Sylwia Podp\u0142o\u0144ska.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A perfectly tailored CV no longer guarantees an advantage in the labour market. As many as 41% of recruiters struggle to find candidates with the right skills, while 72% believe that competencies are just as important as experience and education. 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