Thursday, March 28, 2013

The brain drain begins

Many of the Boomers are beginning to leave their traditional corporate jobs, their institutional knowledge isn’t being properly documented and is not being transferred to someone when the leave the company. All of that relevant knowledge is getting lost and is creating a skills gap.
Candidates are failing at their job search because they don’t have the skills that employers think they want and need. This skills gap is nearing a crisis. A recent survey found that only 17% of hiring managers felt candidates they had interviewed had met their qualifications.
Tip -pay close attention to the desired skills and traits at the level above yours.. Read through the job descriptions thoroughly. Match your skills line by line. Hone in on those skills you lack and look for ways acquire and demonstrate those skills and traits.