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83% of Job Seekers Prefer Remote Roles in 2025

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When applying, candidates should tailor resumes and cover letters to emphasize relevant remote work experience and skills that demonstrate readiness for virtual environments. What to Ask in Remote Job Interviews During interviews, candidates should gather information about remote work logistics to ensure the role fits their needs.

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44% Of Americans Admit To Lying During The Hiring Process

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In addition, 19% of respondents confessed to lying during interviews about their skills, responsibilities, or experience, while 6% lied on their cover letters. The most frequent lies include inflating years of experience (38%), exaggerating skills and abilities (34%), and misstating the length of previous job positions (32%).

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Job Seekers Resort to Doing a Literal Song and Dance To Stand Out—Is This the New Norm?

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Expert tips for setting yourself apart on your job search Cover letter videos are effective Writing a cover letter is a dreaded process for many, and theres been much discourse about whether cover letters are even necessary or get read by the hiring entity. And heres how Ive done it in the past.

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Hired Today, Gone Tomorrow: What’s Really Behind The Fast-Track Firing Of Gen Z Employees?

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During the interview, candidates should come prepared with research and ideas. According to Mansouri, 36% of Gen Z candidates now use AI to create resumes and cover letters, and 74% go through hybrid or entirely online recruitment processes. Perceived unprofessionalism may, in fact, stem from inadequate support.

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77% of Gen Z Bring Parents to Job Interviews, Some Even Negotiate Offers

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A notable portion even relied on their parents to write their cover letters. Parents Attending Interviews and Negotiating Offers Perhaps the most eye-opening result: 77% of Gen Z respondents reported bringing a parent to a job interview.

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Career Experts Explain How Gen Z Can Break In When AI Has Broken The Entry-Level Path

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But because AI has made it easier than ever to curate resumes and cover letters , that’s not enough to stand out from the crowd. Hiring managers are often looking for potential over experience, so it’s essential to articulate your passion and willingness to learn new skills during the interview process,” he added.

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Covering cover letters

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In amongst all of my files and paperwork I discovered a handful of my old covering letters for various jobs I had applied for over the years (one was hand written – that is how old I am!). I wondered how many of us still write covering letters when we apply for jobs?