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U.S. job openings unexpectedly rise by 8.1 million in November

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose to 8.1 million in November, indicating ongoing demand for workers despite a cooling labor market.

3 resume trends to watch in 2025

Job seekers must adapt to technological advances and trends in the job market by optimizing their résumés and balancing AI usage.

More employers say they don't care if you went to college. Most still seem to.

Waiving degree requirements doesn't equate to broader hiring opportunities for non-degree holders; bias towards degrees persists.

The latest trick companies could be using to pay workers less

More US companies are dropping education and experience requirements for jobs.

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rise by 8.1 million in November

U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose to 8.1 million in November, indicating ongoing demand for workers despite a cooling labor market.

3 resume trends to watch in 2025

Job seekers must adapt to technological advances and trends in the job market by optimizing their résumés and balancing AI usage.

More employers say they don't care if you went to college. Most still seem to.

Waiving degree requirements doesn't equate to broader hiring opportunities for non-degree holders; bias towards degrees persists.

The latest trick companies could be using to pay workers less

More US companies are dropping education and experience requirements for jobs.
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#talent-acquisition

The Playbook: Employers should be cautious with AI in hiring process - The Business Journals

Organizations are increasingly relying on AI for hiring, but must address potential biases.
AI can speed up hiring processes, but care is needed to avoid discriminatory practices.

12 Effective Recruiting Strategies to Attract Top Talent

Effective recruitment requires a blend of traditional and technology-driven strategies to attract and hire talent efficiently.

Research: Why Inclusive Hiring Must Include Refugees

Companies can greatly benefit from including refugees in their recruitment efforts, which often leads to a more diverse and skilled workforce.

If you want to attract the most talented people, include these 7 things in your job description

Recruiters should focus on essential skills rather than elusive 'purple squirrel' candidates to enhance their hiring processes.

The 3 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Leaders Make | Entrepreneur

Hire for character over technical skills, as compatibility is more critical for team dynamics than specific knowledge of tools or tech stack.

How to Interview a Candidate You Don't Immediately Click With

Implicit bias affects hiring decisions
Strategies for connecting with interviewees can improve hiring outcomes

The Playbook: Employers should be cautious with AI in hiring process - The Business Journals

Organizations are increasingly relying on AI for hiring, but must address potential biases.
AI can speed up hiring processes, but care is needed to avoid discriminatory practices.

12 Effective Recruiting Strategies to Attract Top Talent

Effective recruitment requires a blend of traditional and technology-driven strategies to attract and hire talent efficiently.

Research: Why Inclusive Hiring Must Include Refugees

Companies can greatly benefit from including refugees in their recruitment efforts, which often leads to a more diverse and skilled workforce.

If you want to attract the most talented people, include these 7 things in your job description

Recruiters should focus on essential skills rather than elusive 'purple squirrel' candidates to enhance their hiring processes.

The 3 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Leaders Make | Entrepreneur

Hire for character over technical skills, as compatibility is more critical for team dynamics than specific knowledge of tools or tech stack.

How to Interview a Candidate You Don't Immediately Click With

Implicit bias affects hiring decisions
Strategies for connecting with interviewees can improve hiring outcomes
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#leadership

8 Lessons I Learned From Leading a Remote Team | Entrepreneur

Remote work isn't suited for everyone; environments and social connections matter greatly.

These 5 questions can uncover a candidate's leadership qualities

Interviewees often present rehearsed personas, making it difficult for interviewers to discern true talent.
Traditional interview methods can perpetuate biases, skewing objective evaluation of candidates.
Effective interview questions should focus on what insights they're aiming to uncover beyond surface-level answers.

How to Close the Trust Gap Between You and Your Team | Entrepreneur

Trust is essential in workplaces for high performance and creativity, but there is a significant trust gap between leaders and employees.

Google's CEO just clarified what 'Googleyness' means in 2024

Pichai clarified 'Googleyness' as 'Mission First' and 'Bold and Responsible,' noting its evolving definition and previous ambiguity.

8 Lessons I Learned From Leading a Remote Team | Entrepreneur

Remote work isn't suited for everyone; environments and social connections matter greatly.

These 5 questions can uncover a candidate's leadership qualities

Interviewees often present rehearsed personas, making it difficult for interviewers to discern true talent.
Traditional interview methods can perpetuate biases, skewing objective evaluation of candidates.
Effective interview questions should focus on what insights they're aiming to uncover beyond surface-level answers.

How to Close the Trust Gap Between You and Your Team | Entrepreneur

Trust is essential in workplaces for high performance and creativity, but there is a significant trust gap between leaders and employees.

Google's CEO just clarified what 'Googleyness' means in 2024

Pichai clarified 'Googleyness' as 'Mission First' and 'Bold and Responsible,' noting its evolving definition and previous ambiguity.
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#ai-in-recruitment

You might want to have your next job interview in the morning

Morning interviews can yield higher scores due to interviewer bias, which may influence candidate evaluations significantly.
AI technologies can help mitigate biases present in traditional hiring practices.

More than 1 million graduate job applications set new record - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Graduate job competition hits record levels, with employers receiving an average of 140 applications per position.
AI is reshaping recruitment, creating uncertainty among students about its use in applications and selection processes.

You might want to have your next job interview in the morning

Morning interviews can yield higher scores due to interviewer bias, which may influence candidate evaluations significantly.
AI technologies can help mitigate biases present in traditional hiring practices.

More than 1 million graduate job applications set new record - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Graduate job competition hits record levels, with employers receiving an average of 140 applications per position.
AI is reshaping recruitment, creating uncertainty among students about its use in applications and selection processes.
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#diversity-and-inclusion

How businesses can tear down the paper ceiling in tech

Valuing skills over degrees is essential to create a more inclusive tech industry and improve hiring diversity.

A new investment fund is saying 'no' to DEI-focused companies.

Hiring based on skill and ability leads to better company performance than hiring based on race or gender.

Oregon's woke forestry service and more: Letters to the Editor - Oct. 20, 2024

Merit-based hiring is essential for roles requiring specific expertise; focusing solely on identity can undermine job performance and safety.

How businesses can tear down the paper ceiling in tech

Valuing skills over degrees is essential to create a more inclusive tech industry and improve hiring diversity.

A new investment fund is saying 'no' to DEI-focused companies.

Hiring based on skill and ability leads to better company performance than hiring based on race or gender.

Oregon's woke forestry service and more: Letters to the Editor - Oct. 20, 2024

Merit-based hiring is essential for roles requiring specific expertise; focusing solely on identity can undermine job performance and safety.
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#innovation

Hiring Kit: Computer Research Scientist | TechRepublic

Innovation is critical for business success; stagnation can harm market share.
Computer research scientists need advanced technical expertise and strong abstract thinking skills.

Perplexity AI CEO shares his advice to startup founders on building a team

Emphasize a strong bias for action in startup culture.
Hire individuals with complementary skills and allow them space to excel.
Encourage taking chances on less experienced candidates.

I've Had Zero Turnover at My Company for 6 Years - Here's How | Entrepreneur

Age diversity can contribute to company success by offering varied perspectives, enhancing innovation, and improving employee retention.

Hiring Kit: Computer Research Scientist | TechRepublic

Innovation is critical for business success; stagnation can harm market share.
Computer research scientists need advanced technical expertise and strong abstract thinking skills.

Perplexity AI CEO shares his advice to startup founders on building a team

Emphasize a strong bias for action in startup culture.
Hire individuals with complementary skills and allow them space to excel.
Encourage taking chances on less experienced candidates.

I've Had Zero Turnover at My Company for 6 Years - Here's How | Entrepreneur

Age diversity can contribute to company success by offering varied perspectives, enhancing innovation, and improving employee retention.
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No degree required for next FAU president

FAU will not require a college degree for its next president, expanding applicant possibilities.
The decision reflects a potential shift in hiring practices in higher education focusing on experience rather than formal education.
#job-search

Job Search Expert Shares The One Piece Of Information You Should Immediately Delete From Your Resume

Removing your graduation date from resumes can help avoid age discrimination in the job market.

Signs you've been 'love-bombed' during a job interview and what to do about it

Job seekers may encounter 'love-bombing' tactics, where hiring managers give excessive praise to retain interest without genuine intent.

Job Search Expert Shares The One Piece Of Information You Should Immediately Delete From Your Resume

Removing your graduation date from resumes can help avoid age discrimination in the job market.

Signs you've been 'love-bombed' during a job interview and what to do about it

Job seekers may encounter 'love-bombing' tactics, where hiring managers give excessive praise to retain interest without genuine intent.
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#job-interviews

AI hiring test finds bias against men with Anglo-Saxon names

Recent AI models used in mock interviews show bias against men with Anglo-Saxon names.

Job seekers are getting increasingly bold by 'cheating' in interviews - and AI is making it worse

Job seekers use AI tools to cheat in interviews, exposing systemic flaws in hiring processes.

Job interviews are changing. Here are five strategies to ace the skills-based interview

The job interview process is evolving from traditional methods to skill-based assessments, emphasizing concrete accomplishments over degrees.

This CEO says there's 'not much value' to job interviews. He prefers testing candidates instead.

Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi believes in assessing candidates through real work challenges rather than traditional interviews.

AI hiring test finds bias against men with Anglo-Saxon names

Recent AI models used in mock interviews show bias against men with Anglo-Saxon names.

Job seekers are getting increasingly bold by 'cheating' in interviews - and AI is making it worse

Job seekers use AI tools to cheat in interviews, exposing systemic flaws in hiring processes.

Job interviews are changing. Here are five strategies to ace the skills-based interview

The job interview process is evolving from traditional methods to skill-based assessments, emphasizing concrete accomplishments over degrees.

This CEO says there's 'not much value' to job interviews. He prefers testing candidates instead.

Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi believes in assessing candidates through real work challenges rather than traditional interviews.
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Impersonal software, dev-design mismatch, embracing play in design

The hiring process is becoming dehumanized due to reliance on AI and automation, negatively impacting candidates.
#skills-gap

Win the war for tech talent

Companies face a skills gap due to evolving technologies and pressures to do more with fewer workers, threatening significant losses by 2026.

Why You Need to Prioritize Second-Chance Hiring to Compete for Top-Tier Talent | Entrepreneur

Rethinking hiring practices can unleash untapped talent from diverse backgrounds, improving growth and innovation.

Win the war for tech talent

Companies face a skills gap due to evolving technologies and pressures to do more with fewer workers, threatening significant losses by 2026.

Why You Need to Prioritize Second-Chance Hiring to Compete for Top-Tier Talent | Entrepreneur

Rethinking hiring practices can unleash untapped talent from diverse backgrounds, improving growth and innovation.
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#entrepreneurship

Are You Thinking Like a Founder? 4 Principles Every Successful Team Should Follow | Entrepreneur

Prioritize motivation, soft skills, and honesty over expertise and experience in startup teams.

How to Know When to Hire Your First Employee | Entrepreneur

Hiring employees is a crucial step for entrepreneurial success and growth.

Are You Thinking Like a Founder? 4 Principles Every Successful Team Should Follow | Entrepreneur

Prioritize motivation, soft skills, and honesty over expertise and experience in startup teams.

How to Know When to Hire Your First Employee | Entrepreneur

Hiring employees is a crucial step for entrepreneurial success and growth.
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Consumer tip: Finding a contractor in California

Always hire a licensed contractor for home improvement projects over $500 in California.
Get at least three bids and compare the scope of work carefully.
#job-applications

Why is hiring software so impersonal?

The hiring process dehumanizes candidates through the use of automated systems, leaving them frustrated and undervalued.

CEO slams 'worst job application ever' on TikTok

Using AI like ChatGPT for job applications can backfire if not carefully edited before submission.

Why is hiring software so impersonal?

The hiring process dehumanizes candidates through the use of automated systems, leaving them frustrated and undervalued.

CEO slams 'worst job application ever' on TikTok

Using AI like ChatGPT for job applications can backfire if not carefully edited before submission.
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#employment-trends

Employers turn to temporary foreign workers to fill wide range of jobs | CBC News

Employers hired over double the temporary foreign workers last year compared to five years ago, raising concerns about market impact.

Hiring Kit: Data Scientist | TechRepublic

Data must be effectively processed and analyzed for decision-making; hiring the right data scientist is crucial for competitive advantage.

Employers turn to temporary foreign workers to fill wide range of jobs | CBC News

Employers hired over double the temporary foreign workers last year compared to five years ago, raising concerns about market impact.

Hiring Kit: Data Scientist | TechRepublic

Data must be effectively processed and analyzed for decision-making; hiring the right data scientist is crucial for competitive advantage.
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I had to let a student go and I feel as though I failed them - how do I do better next time?

Effective team dynamics are crucial for a successful research environment, necessitating clear communication and collaborative hiring practices.
Letting go of unmotivated members can ultimately benefit the lab by fostering a supportive and productive atmosphere.

Red flag test: CEO explains why he rejects job candidates who say they can start right away

Gary Shapiro prioritizes employee loyalty in hiring, often rejecting candidates who can start immediately after leaving a job.

Absurd Oregon DEI firing proves woke HASN'T peaked

The recent removal of Mike Shaw reveals deep ideological divides in the Oregon forestry department over prioritizing qualifications versus diversity initiatives.

San Diego's New Fair Chance Ordinance

San Diego's Fair Chance Ordinance prohibits pre-job offer inquiries about criminal histories, enhancing fair hiring practices for applicants.
#cybersecurity

Hiring Kit: Cyber Threat Hunter | TechRepublic

Professional cyber threat hunters enhance cybersecurity by proactively identifying threats outside the reach of automated tools.

Mandiant exec thinks AI could boost diversity in cybersecurity

AI is set to transform cybersecurity hiring by emphasizing investigative skills over technical expertise, potentially increasing diversity within the field.

Embrace alternative education pathways for cyber success | Computer Weekly

Emphasis on practical skills over formal education in cybersecurity field.

Hiring Kit: Cyber Threat Hunter | TechRepublic

Professional cyber threat hunters enhance cybersecurity by proactively identifying threats outside the reach of automated tools.

Mandiant exec thinks AI could boost diversity in cybersecurity

AI is set to transform cybersecurity hiring by emphasizing investigative skills over technical expertise, potentially increasing diversity within the field.

Embrace alternative education pathways for cyber success | Computer Weekly

Emphasis on practical skills over formal education in cybersecurity field.
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The 4 Interview Red Flags Hiring Managers Say Concern Them Most

Take heed of potential red flags in interviews; they could be hindering your chances of landing the job.

Should employers screen candidates using GPA?

Academic performance is not the sole predictor of job performance; practical skills are becoming more significant in the hiring process.

Leader Spotlight: Investing in developing top talent, with Rene Insam - LogRocket Blog

Empowering and retaining top talent is achieved by actively investing in their development and asking insightful questions to gauge their skills.
#company-culture

Why Being a More Generous Leader Will Create a More Successful Business | Entrepreneur

Company culture should emphasize generosity as a core value, aligning individual actions with collective ethos.

Council Post: The Five Traits Of Success: How Behavioral Interviewing Drives Better Hiring

Success in the workplace can be predicted by five key traits: tenacity, ownership, collaboration, communication, and curiosity.

Why Being a More Generous Leader Will Create a More Successful Business | Entrepreneur

Company culture should emphasize generosity as a core value, aligning individual actions with collective ethos.

Council Post: The Five Traits Of Success: How Behavioral Interviewing Drives Better Hiring

Success in the workplace can be predicted by five key traits: tenacity, ownership, collaboration, communication, and curiosity.
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Globe Summit takeaways: Michelle Wu on Boston's job market

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu discusses the challenges and changes in the city's hiring practices to attract talent and fill crucial job vacancies.

Number of HSE staff paid more than 100,000 a year up by 88 despite aim to cut back

The HSE has seen a significant rise in executive salaries and employee numbers, contradicting the stated need for efficiency and reduced top-heavy structure.

There are two types of workers, says billionaire CEO: Throughout your career, try to be both

Understanding whether you're a builder or an operator can significantly influence your career path and organizational fit.

Infosys IT graduates receive joining dates after advocacy group accuses firm of "exploitative practices"

Infosys confirmed start dates for over 1,000 engineering graduates following accusations of exploitative hiring practices.

UX design isn't dead, you're just confused

There is a growing confusion in the design industry regarding roles, hiring practices, and the impact of design leadership.
#workforce-trends

What Hiring Managers Want Now, Workers' Rights Amid Protests And More

The value of an Ivy League degree in hiring is declining as employers reevaluate the importance of college diplomas.

How to Hire Independent Contractors | ClickUp

Hiring independent contractors offers businesses flexibility and specialized skills without the commitment of full-time hires, enhancing operational efficiency.

What Hiring Managers Want Now, Workers' Rights Amid Protests And More

The value of an Ivy League degree in hiring is declining as employers reevaluate the importance of college diplomas.

How to Hire Independent Contractors | ClickUp

Hiring independent contractors offers businesses flexibility and specialized skills without the commitment of full-time hires, enhancing operational efficiency.
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Exclusive | Ex-principal accused of abusing 5-year-old autistic student canned from new charter gig as special education coordinator

Mary Ellen Sanchez was fired from the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School due to past allegations of assaulting an autistic child.

We Moved Away From the American Meritocracy

Corporations should focus on meritocracy and shareholder value rather than other stakeholders such as employees and customers.
#job-market-trends

Don't overlook older workers. They could be the best at AI in your business.

Older workers can compete effectively with younger counterparts in using AI but face significant hiring bias.
Age bias in hiring practices disadvantages both older and younger generations in the job market.

The Playbook: How employers are using their leverage on pay and benefits - The Business Journals

Employers are leveraging a cooled job market to negotiate lower salaries and benefits.
Key positions facing salary reductions include administrative, customer service, IT, sales, and finance.

Don't overlook older workers. They could be the best at AI in your business.

Older workers can compete effectively with younger counterparts in using AI but face significant hiring bias.
Age bias in hiring practices disadvantages both older and younger generations in the job market.

The Playbook: How employers are using their leverage on pay and benefits - The Business Journals

Employers are leveraging a cooled job market to negotiate lower salaries and benefits.
Key positions facing salary reductions include administrative, customer service, IT, sales, and finance.
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#workplace-trends

The hidden and preventable reason for layoffs

Changing labor market dynamics show significant job growth in some sectors while others face layoffs, highlighting the importance of updated job descriptions.

How to Explain Job Hopping in an Interview

Job hopping among millennials and Gen Z reflects changing priorities, not disloyalty.

The hidden and preventable reason for layoffs

Changing labor market dynamics show significant job growth in some sectors while others face layoffs, highlighting the importance of updated job descriptions.

How to Explain Job Hopping in an Interview

Job hopping among millennials and Gen Z reflects changing priorities, not disloyalty.
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Recruiters, beware: Narcissistic applicants are drawn to this kind of 'seductive' language in job postings

Using 'rule-bender' language in job postings attracts narcissistic candidates who may engage in unethical behavior, particularly in accounting roles.

Suit Alleges Anti-White Bias In Tax Law Hiring Despite Virtually All Tax Lawyers Being White

Campaigns manufacturing outrage targeting law schools are increasing, with lawsuits alleging discrimination against white applicants, but many complaints lack merit upon inspection.
#remote-work

As one telework reform measure advances, another is delayed

The Telework Reform Act aims to codify federal workers' remote work, enhance reporting, training, and hiring for telework positions.

Entrepreneur - Start, run and grow your business.

Remote work offers tax perks and benefits for companies.
Essential tools and practices for scaling remotely are key to success.

As one telework reform measure advances, another is delayed

The Telework Reform Act aims to codify federal workers' remote work, enhance reporting, training, and hiring for telework positions.

Entrepreneur - Start, run and grow your business.

Remote work offers tax perks and benefits for companies.
Essential tools and practices for scaling remotely are key to success.
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Navigating soft skills in the age of AI: The key to successful hiring, engagement, and retention

Soft skills are crucial for hiring success alongside AI integration in talent acquisition.

3 Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Next Hire | Entrepreneur

Hiring top talent is a major challenge for small businesses.
Networking with clarity early on can help attract A-Players.

Skills-based hiring for modern marketing teams | MarTech

Traditional hiring practices may hinder marketing team growth.
Skills-based hiring is crucial in modern marketing team building.

Author Post: How to Hire Remote Workers From Anywhere

Cultural understanding is crucial for expanding operations globally, necessitating attention to hiring, managing international teams, and leveraging local champions.
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