Tag: skills employers want

With nearly 6,000,000 open jobs in America right now, why are some many people complaining about finding a job? The biggest reason is the Skills Gap, a.k.a. the Talent Gap. But what does it REALLY mean? The ACT.org defines skills gap as “the difference between skills needed for a job versus skills possessed by a worker.” I […]

Who would ever pay $4 for an ordinary rock? Well, about 1.5 million people. That’s how many “pet rocks” from Rosarito Beach Gary Dalh sold in only 6 months in 1975. His idea came while his friends were complaining about their pets. Gary joked that the best pet would be a rock. Then he took […]

When searching for the right candidate to fill a job, we often focus on the applicant’s work experience and level of education. Sometimes it is all about who they know or who referred them. But what we should really focus on is the candidate’s skills. There are certain skills employers want in every candidate, no matter what […]