HR leaders and recruiters reveal the secrets to early career success

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Upon entering the workforce, young workers are often eager to make the most of every opportunity they get. But they still need a little help figuring out where to start. 

In 2024, Gen Zers will make up more of the workforce than baby boomers, according to a forecast report from job search website Glassdoor. What’s more, 92% of Gen Z employees said they were considering moving on from their current jobs in 2024, according to a survey from job search platform LinkedIn, which means it has never been more important for young professionals to set themselves up for success.

A resume is all that stands between a candidate and the reject pile, but there are a few key changes applicants can make to stay in the clear.  

Career resource platform Resume Genius recently published its list of Worst Resume Red Flags of 2023, in an effort to help job seekers take a second look at their resume writing habits before submitting their applications to companies and inviting recruiters’ scrutiny.  

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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