Microsoft and LinkedIn launch next stage to help job seekers and employers move to a skills-based economyASIA PACIFIC, SRI LANKA — Microsoft has helped over 30 million people in 249 countries and territories gain access to digital skills, of which over 30,000 of them are from Sri Lanka. “Sri Lanka’s economic growth and competitiveness will require the development of new digital skills, among a substantial part of the workforce,” said Microsoft Sri Lanka Country Manager Hasitha Abeywardena. Skills Path brings together LinkedIn Learning courses with Skill Assessments to help recruiters source candidates in a more equitable way — based on their proven skills. This includes a video Cover Story that allows job seekers to demonstrate their soft skills to recruiters and hiring managers. We’ve seen people across the globe express a desire to learn and build their skills, and organizations too, are hiring based on skills instead of traditional qualifications.

Source: The Nation April 28, 2021 13:04 UTC