PRD 2101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Analytical Skill, Soft Skills, Communication
4 Jun 2020
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Known or historical performance under similar or forecasted conditions, witnessed by you (the recruiter) personally. Reviewing the candidate"s background and talking with applicant about their capabilities and evaluating them through a set of questions or assessments. Most college students are in this scenario. 2016 study shows that 70% of employers reported screening college applicants by gpa and over. Sought-after attributes employers looked for on resumes (ranked): Soft skills such as communications, critical thinking and collaboration are skills that candidates lacked, according to a survey. Can-do attitude assumes there is a greater plan at the work than they are aware and therefore willing to cooperate. Companies want a self-starter who is comfortable with minimal direction/supervision. Things to know about the industry you are interested in: Research the forecasts and trends of the revenue and profitability of the industry. Research the number of major players and their associated market share. Research expert opinions on the future outlook of the industry (wall street,
