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Skills That Beat Degrees in 2026 Hiring

A hiring head breaks down the skill stack that gets a fresher shortlisted when 40,000 people apply for 400 roles.

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Episode Highlights

  • The skill stack that clears first screening
  • Why communication outranks tooling
  • How to talk about projects credibly
  • Certifications that actually count

“A one-page resume with two real projects beats a three-page resume with twelve certificates, every single time.”

Rohit Malhotra

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    Meghna R. · Final year, ECE

    The part about proof over pedigree changed how I am writing my resume this week.

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    Suresh K. · Placement Officer

    Sharing this with our entire pre-final year batch before the training cycle.

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