# Credentials vs. Chops: Kristin Pozen’s Take on Skills-Based Hiring in HR Daily Advisor

> The workforce is at a crossroads, with historically low unemployment pushing the need for skills to be at the forefront of hiring strategies. Practice Leader and Senior Executive Recruiter, Kristin Pozen, discusses the shift in talent recognition from traditional degree…
> URL: https://duffygroup.com/blog/credentials-vs-chops-kristin-pozens-take-on-skills-based-hiring-in-hr-daily-advisor/
> Last modified: 2024-06-14T15:03:59+00:00

The workforce is at a crossroads, with historically low unemployment pushing the need for skills to be at the forefront of hiring strategies. Practice Leader and Senior Executive Recruiter, [Kristin Pozen,](https://duffygroup.com/team/kristin-pozen/) discusses the shift in talent recognition from traditional degree requirements to a broader evaluation of skills and potential in her latest *HR Daily Advisor* article.

Kristin explores how industries ranging from healthcare to technology are valuing experiences like military service and vocational training as essential skills sources. Through Duffy Group case studies, she illustrates how these approaches have opened doors for non-traditional candidates, proving that practical experience can rival formal education.

With more than 25 years of experience, Kristin is a seasoned recruiter focusing on the [technology](https://duffygroup.com/expertise/technology-recruitment/), [renewable energy](https://duffygroup.com/expertise/alternative-and-renewable-energy-recruitment/), [healthcare](https://duffygroup.com/expertise/healthcare-recruitment/) and [nonprofit](https://duffygroup.com/expertise/non-profit-organizations-recruitment/) sectors. She expertly matches candidates with companies where their contributions will have a lasting impact.

[Read the full article here](https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2024/06/14/credentials-vs-chops-skills-based-hiring-is-here-to-stay/).