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

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Age discrimination can come in many forms – especially during the hiring process. . For applicants aged 60 and up, hiring managers said their main concerns are that the employee may retire not long after starting, and that they may not be proficient in the technology needed to do the job. .

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5 Things You Must Do When Providing References

On The Job

Just as you target your resume and cover letter for a certain job, you should do the same for your references. Instead of a job offer, you are rejected in favor of an applicant whose references provided sterling recommendations. Here are some way to ensure your references help you: 1. Customize your references.

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

BMT Office Administration

Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process. Cover letter. Job offer letter. Health insurance forms. Pay authorization forms. Payroll deduction forms. Keep I-9 forms in a separate file. Recruiting and screening documents. Educational transcript.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

The reason why is summed up perfectly by one of my favorite quotes from Joan Burge, founder, and CEO of Office Dynamics, Inc. Cover letter. Your cover letter is often the first touch point you have with a potential employer, so you need to make the right impression. Forms and Checklists. This is so true.

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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. Don't think that references can only come in the form of former employers or teachers.

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

BMT Office Administration

To clear things up, we’ve put together this extensive guide breaking down what you should and shouldn’t include in your employee files — so read on to learn more. Are your employees up to date with their fire safety and first-aid training? Why do you need to keep personnel files?

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