The Real Reason New College Grad Can T Get Hired Summary

“The Real Reason New College Grads Can’t Get Hired” by Martha C. White explores the idea that the youngest generation entering the workforce lacks the necessary social skills to succeed in the workplace. The article explains that most employers seek out “candidates who are team players, problem solvers, and can plan, organize and prioritize their work.” It also mentions how attributes such as technological skills and academics are not as high of priorities when interviewing potential employees. This is because it is much easier to train someone to do a certain job than it is to break bad habits they have had for years. Section six of the first chapter in the textbook explains that one of the major challenges that can arise in an organization is globalization. Due to the increase in foreign affairs employees will sometimes be transferred to another country or be required to correspond with an overseas division. In this instance, it is imperative that they “demonstrate cultural sensitivities” (pg 18). This relates to the

This could prevent the hiring of candidates who only look good on paper, but end up failing at that particular position. Companies could also provide internships, to college students that provides them with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience before taking on a permanent position. Organizations could also consider trying to reach the potential employees while they are still students. Companies often participate in job fairs, and seminars at local universities in order to educate the students on what employers are going to be looking for, outside the realm of knowledge that a degree