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By Sean McGowan
Carnegie Mellon University
 
Sean McGowan's article highlights the importance of shifting employer focus from major-specific hiring to a skills-based approach to address talent shortages and foster innovation. Drawing on examples from Carnegie Mellon University, he emphasizes how career services professionals can leverage data, insights, and employer relationships to influence hiring practices, ultimately broadening access for diverse, qualified candidates and strengthening workforce outcomes.