Working It

Why your skills matter more than your degree


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 The way employers recruit staff is changing. There’s a shift towards selecting people for their key skills, rather than solely on their educational qualifications or job titles. Isabel Berwick hears from Josh Graff at LinkedIn and from the FT’s Andrew Hill about what employers - and workers - are seeking in today’s job market. 


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Presented by Isabel Berwick. Produced by Audrey Tinline. Executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. The sound engineer is Jake Fielding.


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