Landing a Job in the 21st Century

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: Landing a Job in the 21st Century

What Are Employers Looking For?

98%

Employers who look for Communication Skills when hiring Millennial Branding and Experience Inc.

91%

Employers who think communication skills is the hardest to find amongst job seekers

Likeability Factor Your Likability has an enormous impact on your perceived value

Millennial Branding and Experience Inc.

88%

Employers who are looking for a “cultural fit� over skills in their next hire Forbes

Top Traits Employers Are Looking For

PROFESSIONAL

HIGH-ENERGY

CONFIDENCE Forbes

Traditional Resumes

Video Resumes

HARD SKILLS

SOFT SKILLS

Specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured - essential to getting the interview

Personality-driven skills that are less tangible and harder to quantify - often help land the job because employers want someone who won't just perform their job function, but will be a good personality fit for the company and make a good impression on clients.

Soft skills often what separates individual contributors from managers and business leaders, because they demonstrate personality, communication skills, and confidence.

1 in 4 HR managers receive 50 resumes per job listing topcounselingschools.org

Social Media Helps Land A Job Employers who check social media to see how candidates present themselves professionally

37%

Employers who use social media to research job candidates

65%

51%

Employers who use social media to see if the candidate is a good fit for the company culture

Which Social Media Platforms Do Employers Use To Research Candidates?

65%

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63%

16%

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