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Hiring Managers Struggle to Find Candidates Who "Fit"Only 7 percent of hiring managers report that "nearly all" or "most" job seekers have the right combination of skills and traits to fill open positions. The fourth annual Job Preparedness Indicator study explores this issue and highlights gaps where job applicants lack the skills and traits hiring managers view as most important for entry-, mid- and senior-level employees. The Career Advisory Board, established by DeVry University, conducted the survey in October of 524 hiring managers who are responsible for screening post-college-level applicants and making hiring decisions. 2014 Job Preparedness Indicator Key Findings Millennials must strengthen, showcase writing skills
Employers need quick learners and problem solvers
"Employers want to see more than a good pedigree; they want candidates who can think critically on the fly," said Madeleine Slutsky, chair of the Career Advisory Board and vice president of career and student services at DeVry University. "Job seekers should tailor thir résumés to specific job opportunities and explain how they will hit the ground running to become an integral part of the team quickly." Hiring managers value micro-credentials
Hiring managers favor locals
Attitude is most important to hiring managers interviewing recent college graduates
"Many of the skills employers want in the future can be learned," said Alexandra Levit, business and workplace consultant and Career Advisory Board member. "At the entry level, attitude outweighs tangible skills. Hiring managers see attributes like a strong work ethic and self-motivation as differentiators between those who will succeed and those who won't." To read the research report and expert commentary on solutions for closing the gaps between job seekers and hiring managers, please visit www.careeradvisoryboard.org About the Career Advisory Board Established in 2010 by DeVry University, the Career Advisory Board is comprised of leading representatives from business and academia, and recognized career experts who deliver valuable insights on today's most important career trends and provide actionable advice for job seekers. The Career Advisory Board generates original research and commentary, and creates tools, insights and resources to prepare job seekers for success. Its members include executives from DeVry University, Google, HP, IBM and LinkedIn (News - Alert), as well as nationally recognized career experts. For more information, visit www.careeradvisoryboard.org. Survey Methodology The 2014 Job Preparedness Indicator survey is designed to identify gaps between the skills candidates have and the skills employers seek to fill available positions, as well as to assess how hiring managers are selecting successful candidates. The research was conducted online within the United States by DeVry University on behalf of the Career Advisory Board in October 2014. Survey respondents included 524 U.S. individuals who are responsible for screening post-college-level applicants and making hiring decisions in organizations with more than 10 employees. These hiring managers have been in their positions an average of 6-10 years.
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