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Skills-Based Hiring: The Complete 2026 Guide to Hiring With Proof

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January 19, 202612 min read

Skills-Based Hiring: The Complete 2026 Guide to Hiring With Proof

What it is, why it's replacing résumé screening, and how operators hire faster by seeing real skill.

Skills-based hiring replaces résumé screening with proof of ability. Learn what it is, see real examples, compare assessment methods, and follow a 7-step implementation guide to transform your hiring process.

Vetano Team

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Jan 19, 202612 min read

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Skills-Based Hiring: The Complete 2026 Guide to Hiring With Proof

Vetano Team

Tired of No-Shows Ruining Your Events? There's a Better Way to Hire

Jan 19, 202611 min read

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Tired of No-Shows Ruining Your Events? There's a Better Way to Hire

That sinking feeling when a server doesn't show up an hour before a wedding? It doesn't have to be your reality. Learn how hotels and event venues are finally building reliable teams they can trust.

Vetano Team

Why Skills Tests Miss the Signal in Hands-On Hiring

Jan 18, 20267 min read

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Why Skills Tests Miss the Signal in Hands-On Hiring

85% of employers now use skills-based hiring. But in restaurants, trades, and service roles, standardized tests still miss what matters most: real-world ability you can actually see.

Chris Fairley

Proof-Based Hiring: The Framework for Hiring What You Can See

Jan 17, 20267 min read

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Proof-Based Hiring: The Framework for Hiring What You Can See

Proof-based hiring is the practice of evaluating candidates based on visible evidence of their abilities. Learn the framework, see examples, and understand why it reduces bad hires.

Chris Fairley

Jan 16, 20268 min read

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Skills-Based Hiring: The Complete 2026 Guide to Hiring With Proof

Restaurant hiring is broken — 75% turnover, endless no-shows, and résumés that mean nothing. Here's how skills-based hiring fixes it.

Chris Fairley

The Résumé Is Dead: Why Skills-Based Hiring Is Replacing Paper Credentials

Jan 15, 20266 min read

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The Résumé Is Dead: Why Skills-Based Hiring Is Replacing Paper Credentials

Every business owner I talk to says the same thing: 'I don't read résumés anymore. I just need to know if they can do the job.' Here's why skills-based hiring is replacing paper credentials.

Chris Fairley

How to Hire a Barber: The Skills-Based Approach

Jan 14, 20266 min read

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How to Hire a Barber: The Skills-Based Approach

Hiring barbers is tricky. Résumés don't show fade quality. Interviews don't reveal scissor skills. Here's how to hire barbers based on what they can actually do.

Chris Fairley

Why Skill Videos Beat Phone Screens in Skills-Based Hiring

Jan 12, 20265 min read

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Why Skill Videos Beat Phone Screens in Skills-Based Hiring

Phone screens are hiring theater. They test how well someone interviews, not how well they work. Here's why a 20-second skill video tells you more.

Chris Fairley

5 Skill Video Examples That Got Candidates Hired in 48 Hours

Jan 11, 20266 min read

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5 Skill Video Examples That Got Candidates Hired in 48 Hours

What does a great skill video look like? Here are 5 real examples from cooks, barbers, servers, and more — with breakdowns of why they worked.

Chris Fairley

Jan 9, 20267 min read

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Skills-Based Hiring: The Complete 2026 Guide to Hiring With Proof

Résumés have been the default for decades. But do they actually predict job performance? Here's a direct comparison of résumé-based and skills-based hiring.

Chris Fairley

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