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Skills-Based Hiring Opens Doors for Bootcamp Graduates
On this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how the rise of skills-based hiring is creating new opportunities for bootcamp graduates without four-year degrees. They dig into an IBM case study: the company dropped degree requirements for over half of its U.S. job listings back in 2021 and saw a surge in diverse, qualified applicants. They also cite a 2025 LinkedIn report showing a 40% increase in skills-first hiring since 2020. Lucas talks about how bootcamp grads can position themselves by emphasizing portfolio projects, certifications, and real-world results — rather…
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