When going on an interview, it is important that veterans can accurately describe their skills and what they can bring to the table. Gibson said research shows that more than 70 percent of hiring managers find it difficult to ascertain recent veterans’ skill sets based on their resume alone. “There is an obvious disconnect there,”…
DetailsMost research on age discrimination covers bias against older people in the workforce. But if the media’s anti-millennial messages are any indication of what’s going on at work, younger employees may face discrimination, too. One survey found that employers are reluctant to hire people under 30 because they’re “unpredictable and ‘they don’t know how to…
DetailsHere’s something résumé readers see all the time: “Excellent Communications Skills.” And here’s something job seekers never see in a position description: “Mediocre Communications Skills Required.” It’s hard to imagine any job that doesn’t require you to communicate well! Yet, it is far better to utilize résumé space by demonstrating your communications capacities rather than simply claiming to have them. Of course,…
DetailsThere’s a fair chance that on your next job interview, you won’t even be sitting in the same room with your future boss. Some 71 percent of employers now use real-time video interviewing when seeking new employees, according to Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company. More likely you’ll big sitting at your desk at home, shifting…
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