Workforce Development News – Sept. 3, 2019

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Hire Leaders for What They Can Do, Not What They Have Done

“Three questions to ask about each candidate.”
https://hbr.org/2019/08/hire-leaders-for-what-they-can-do-not-what-they-have-done

Job Growth Has Been Much Less Impressive Than Reported

“Labor market still solid, but hiring will continue to slow down.”
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/job-growth-bls-downward-revision.aspx

What Wealth Inequality in America Looks Like: Key Facts & Figures

“Ongoing structural and systemic barriers may make it difficult to narrow gaps for some racial and ethnic groups.”
https://www.stlouisfed.org/open-vault/2019/august/wealth-inequality-in-america-facts-figures

Emerging Technology Can Replace Workers — Or Train Them for New Work

“Making training more informative and interactive for workers can reduce the necessary time to gain experience.”
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2019/08/29/emerging-technology-can-replace-workers-or-train-them-for-new-work/

10 Facts About American Workers

“Most American workers are employed in the service sector.”
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/29/facts-about-american-workers/

When Teamwork Is Good for Employees — and When It Isn’t

“It doesn’t always make the dream work.”
https://hbr.org/2019/08/when-teamwork-is-good-for-employees-and-when-it-isnt

10 Resume Tips You Haven’t Heard Before

“Figuring out how to make your resume fully representative of your experience and also stand out is easier said than done.”
https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/10-resume-tips-you-havent-heard-before/

14 Interview Gaffes to Avoid If You Want the Job

“From small to large, these are mistakes you just don’t want to make during the job interview.”
https://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2019/08/28/14-interview-gaffes-to-avoid-if-you-want-the-job-infographic/

“It’s fundamentals: show up, outwork everyone and rely on my own two hands to get the job done.” – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

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