Two-thirds of Gen Z say they rely on self-taught skills to find a job

"Skill stacking: combining complementary skills to give you an advantage in job applications. You're not just a teacher—you're a teacher who understands UX. Rather than relying on formal qualifications, workers are taking matters into their own hands, expanding their skill sets through TikTok tutorials and online courses to stand out in a competitive market."

"A recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows 74% of job seekers and 71% of hiring managers believe self-taught skills learned through informal online platforms are credible. Nearly half of job seekers (47%) now list these self-taught skills on their résumés, creating a new headache for hiring managers who say evaluating those claims is more challenging than ever."

"The side-hustle generation is driving the shift: 66% of Gen Zers report teaching themselves skills online, compared with 50% of millennials, 35% of Gen Xers, and just 20% of boomers or seniors."

Skill stacking, the practice of combining complementary skills, has emerged as a major career advantage in today's job market. Rather than relying solely on formal degrees, workers increasingly teach themselves skills through online platforms and TikTok tutorials to stand out competitively. A survey by Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll reveals that 74% of job seekers and 71% of hiring managers view self-taught skills from informal online platforms as credible. Nearly half of job seekers now list these self-taught skills on their résumés. This trend is particularly pronounced among Gen Z, with 66% reporting they teach themselves skills online, compared to 50% of millennials, 35% of Gen Xers, and 20% of older generations. However, this shift creates challenges for hiring managers evaluating the legitimacy of such claims.

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