Not Sure What Employers Want? Try This
Not Sure What Employers Want? Try This
Career Insights Digest #7
In today’s newsletter:
Career Tip: Decode the job description
Expert Insight: 5 specific skills employers look for in a candidate
Study Finding: Most good jobs will require a college degree by 2031
Video Lesson: What to do immediately if you're laid off
Cheat Sheet: How to build resilience
Career Tip: Decode the Job Description
Coach: Jessica Hernandez
Before updating your resume, become a job description detective.
Ask yourself:
What recent industry changes might be driving this role?
What key problems is this position expected to solve?
What skills are emphasized repeatedly?
Use these insights to customize your resume and position yourself as the solution.
Read the full post here.
Expert Insight: 5 Specific Skills Employers Look for in a Candidate
Expert: Danielle Kelvas, MD
Leadership Abilities: The competence to guide a team, make decisions, inspire others, and take initiative when necessary.
Problem-Solving: A knack for identifying issues, analyzing potential solutions, and implementing effective resolutions.
Conflict Resolution: Mediating disputes, finding common ground, and maintaining peace within a team.
Creativity and Innovation: The creativity to generate new ideas and the willingness to implement innovative solutions to problems.
Resilience: The ability to cope with setbacks, maintain a positive attitude, and persist through challenges.
Read the full interview: The Secret to Hiring Interns Who Excel
Study Findings: Most Good Jobs Will Require a College Degree by 2031
Researcher: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Key findings:
72% of jobs in the US will require postsecondary education and/or training by 2031.
42% of jobs in 2031 will require at least a bachelor’s degree.
28% of all tasks within current jobs will be automated by 2031.
The US economy will have about 171 million jobs in 2031.
Read the full report here.
Video Lesson: What To Do Immediately If You're Laid Off
Presenter: Vivian Tu
Cheat Sheet: How to Build Resilience
Creator: Chris Donnelly
