Employers are increasingly shifting from résumé‑driven recruitment to skills‑based assessments and microcredentials, forcing higher education and career centers to adapt. Coursera’s CEO and industry surveys report surging employer demand for short, job‑aligned certificates and stackable credentials that demonstrate capability rather than pedigree. Independent research from TestGorilla finds nearly three‑quarters of firms now use skills assessments; employers report dramatic reductions in mis‑hires and hiring time when they test candidates on role‑specific tasks. Career services, certificate programs and continuing‑education units are already retooling offerings to align to employer tests and microcredentials.