We live in rapidly changing times, and it is increasingly difficult for employers to anticipate how the roles in their business will develop. An ageing workforce is a further complicated factor. The growing consensus is that a skills-based approach to early careers recruiting could give employers the flexibility they need to plan for an uncertain future.

But how does skills-based hiring work in early careers, and how should employers develop their strategies in this area?

My guest this week is Matt Kirk, Solution Owner - Talent Acquisition at SHL. Matt has a big focus on early careers and has some incredibly valuable insights to share based on SHL's pioneering work on skills, competencies, and behaviors.

In the interview, we discuss:

• The current state of college recruiting globally

• The impact of the cost of living crisis

• Are graduates the answer to the problem of ageing workforces?

• The growing interest in soft skills

• Using a single talent language

• 11 skills that predict success in graduate hiring

• Building data to facilitate internal mobility and skills development

• How skills differ between countries and industries

• Offering an appropriate candidate experience

• Communication and feedback

• What does the future of early careers look like?

Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.