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Gen Z Job Applicant Priorities Clash With Job Recruiters 

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Gen Z’s values are clashing with the values of former generations who make up the bulk of hiring manager positions. . Many employers prefer tradition and expressly dislike the idea of replacing resumes and doing away with cover letters. . However, Gen Z has something quite diff erent in mind regarding job applications. .

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Covering cover letters

Practically Perfect PA

In amongst all of my files and paperwork I discovered a handful of my old covering letters for various jobs I had applied for over the years (one was hand written – that is how old I am!). I wondered how many of us still write covering letters when we apply for jobs?

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Workplace Ageism: 4 In 10 Hiring Managers Admit To Age Bias

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ResumeBuilder published a survey of 800 hiring managers across the U.S. Age discrimination can come in many forms – especially during the hiring process. . ResumeBuilder published a survey of 800 hiring managers across the U.S. to get an understanding of the amount of ageism present in the hiring process. .

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Cover letter. Job offer letter. Health insurance forms. Pay authorization forms. Payroll deduction forms. Keep I-9 forms in a separate file. Job description.

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4 Keys for a Recommendation Letter

On The Job

As I sifted through dozens of cover letters and online applications, I noticed that only a few included letters of recommendations. As I read the letters, I wondered why more of the job prospects didn't offer something similar. For example, one applicant said that she had experience with project management.

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Administrative/Clerical: Improve Your Admin Applications and Interviews

Office Dynamics

The goal of any hiring manager is to find the best candidate for the job. Because admin applications usually consist of written forms such as a resume and a cover letter, it''s essential to proofread your writing for clarity, grammatical correctness, and accuracy of content.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

If so, then you’ll definitely want to have the proper documents on-hand to defend your managers. Besides the EEOC, the IRS also has requirements for employee documents, including which forms you need to have for each employee, such as W-4s. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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