When Indeed announced its shift to a skill-based hiring model, it made headlines across the industry. For many, it was a wake-up call. For us at ProfiHitch, it was confirmation: the future of hiring has always been skill-based and we built our platform with that future in mind from day one.

Now that skills-first hiring is making its way into the mainstream, it’s important to separate the trend-chasers from the trailblazers. ProfiHitch wasn’t designed to adapt to this model. We define it.

What Is Skill-Based Hiring and Why Does It Matter in Healthcare?

Skills-based, or skills-first, hiring is about evaluating candidates based on their actual capabilities, not where they went to school or how many years they’ve spent in a role. In healthcare, this matters more than ever. According to Indeed’s recent data, 67% of job seekers and 51% of hiring managers believe on-the-job experience is more valuable than degrees or job titles.

In a field where practical skill, certification, and bedside manner can make or break a care team, employers can no longer afford to rely on outdated gatekeeping. Skill-based hiring opens doors to a larger, more diverse, and often more qualified talent pool. It’s not just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.

ProfiHitch Was Built for a Skill-Based World

While others are overhauling their systems, we’re already ahead. ProfiHitch was created for healthcare employers and job seekers who value precision, privacy, and progress. Here’s how we deliver on that promise:

✅ Structured Skill & Certification-Based Profiles

Every ProfiHitch profile starts with verified, role-relevant skills and certifications, not fluff. That means no guesswork when evaluating a candidate’s fit, especially in specialties like nursing, therapy, and dentistry. It’s a system designed to meet the real-world needs of healthcare settings.

✅ AI-Assisted, Bias-Free Matching

Our proprietary AI focuses on skills, credentials, and preferences, not names, photos, or alma maters. This eliminates unconscious bias and supports equitable hiring practices across the board. As Indeed notes, AI can reduce hiring friction if it’s focused on skills. We couldn’t agree more.

✅ Confidential, Job Seeker-First Experience

We’re not a job board, we’re a matchmaking platform. Job seekers opt in to opportunities they want to pursue, and their information remains 100% confidential until there’s a mutual match. That creates a better candidate experience and leads to more successful hires.

The Problem With Playing Catch-Up

While giants like Indeed are just beginning to equip employers with AI-generated job descriptions and smarter sourcing tools, ProfiHitch has long offered a full-stack solution. Our tools aren’t band-aids, they’re the engine of how we connect top talent to top employers.

Other platforms are still relying on degree requirements and outdated filters. Meanwhile, ProfiHitch is helping healthcare teams:

• Expand candidate pools by removing barriers and unnecessary filters
• Match with STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) candidates who bring real-world experience without traditional credentials
• Make more accurate, cost-effective hires, and reduce turnover

Why It’s Time to Lead, Not Follow

Healthcare is too important for guesswork. Every hire affects patient care, staff retention, and workplace culture. With a skill-based model, employers can fill critical roles faster, smarter, and with greater long-term impact.

At ProfiHitch, we believe this isn’t just the direction hiring is going. It’s where it should have been all along. And now, the industry is catching up.

Ready to Hire (or Get Hired) Based on What Really Matters?

If you're a healthcare professional with the right skills, or an employer who’s ready to ditch outdated hiring filters, ProfiHitch is here for you.