64.8% -- employers using skills based hiring rate for US employers (2025)

Name: Employers Using Skills Based Hiring Rate Statistics
Creator: Lighthouse Intelligence
Published: 2026-09-26

2025 · NACE

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64.8%

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2025

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US employers

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NACE Primary Tier B

https://www.resumegiants.com/how-to-write-a-resume/skills-for-resume/ ↗

Confidence: 53/100 Vintage: 2025 Channel: Deep Crawl

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Top Skills for Your Resume - ResumeGiants

Top Skills for Your Resume: Examples and Types Loved by interviewers at: Skills are the all-important part of your resume that tells a hiring manager you can handle your role, whether you’re an entry-level candidate or someone who is experienced. However, it’s critical to add only the most relevant …

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Cited from NACE Job Outlook 2025 report

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US employers: 64.8% employers using skills based hiring rate. Source: NACE (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/skills-based-hiring-entry-level-2025

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