PPT-SHRM Survey Findings: Résumés, Cover Letters and Interviews

April 28 2014 SHRM Survey Findings Résumés Cover Letters Interviews SHRM 2014 2 Key Findings What is the preferred résumé format Although twothirds 66 of organizations prefer chronological . format First Name Last Name Title Company Name Street Address City State Zip Dear Ms Mr Dr or Hiring Manager or To Whom It May Concern In the FIRST PARAGRAPH tell how you heard about the job and if appropriate name the person who told you about it M Hiring 2013 College Graduates. June 11, 2013. Definitions. For . this . survey,. “. 2013 . college . graduates”. . refers . to both 2013 college undergraduates, those with a four-year degree (e.g., B.S., B.A. degree) and 2013 college . Employee Skills and Education . Requirements—Education Levels . of . Today’s Workforce. October 3, 2012. In collaboration. with and commissioned by Achieve. This is the second part of a series of SHRM/Achieve survey findings titled “Changing Employee Skills and Education Requirements. Erica Ely & . Rachel . Wobrak. Resumes. Think Before You Write:. What is the purpose of a resume?. . Who is the intended reader?. . What message do I want to send?. Elements of Resume. Heading. Economic . Conditions—Recruiting . and Skills Gaps. October . 30, . 2014. This is Part 2 of a series of SHRM survey results . about the state of jobs and skills in the . current economic . condition, . June 16, 2014. Definitions. Employment Verification: . The process in which employees produce documents that verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Part of this process is for employers to review documents and complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9).. About Performance Management Effectiveness. In collaboration with and commissioned by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM). October 21, 2014. How often do organizations conduct formal employee performance appraisals? . April 8, 2014. Who is responsible for implementing and leading diversity initiatives in the workplace? . More than three-fifths (64%) of organizations reported that HR is responsible for . implementing. Holiday . Schedules. November 10, 2014. In this survey, a . floating holiday . is defined as a holiday that provides an employee paid time off to observe a holiday not observed by the organization. For example, employees receive a paid day off (in addition to paid holidays or vacation days) to take when they wish, such as on their birthday or on another holiday that is not a scheduled holiday for the organization. Use of Office . Pools. April 25, . 2013. Definition. In this survey, the term “office pools” refers to gambling in the workplace, including games, competitions or other events. Office pools can be linked to football games, the Super Bowl, the Oscars, the NCAA basketball championship . Activities. December 4, 2013. SHRM Survey Findings: 2013 Holiday/Year-End Activities ©SHRM 2013. 2. End-of-Year/Holiday . Parties. End-of-Year Giving . Demographics. These survey findings are divided into the following sections:. SHRM Survey Findings: Changing Employee Skills and Education Requirements—Training Budgets, Resources and Strategies October 3, 2012 In collaboration with and commissioned by Achieve This is the fourth part of a series of SHRM/Achieve survey findings titled “Changing Employee Skills and Education Requirements SHRM Survey Findings: Hiring 2013 College Graduates June 11, 2013 Definitions For this survey, “ 2013 college graduates” refers to both 2013 college undergraduates, those with a four-year degree (e.g., B.S., B.A. degree) and 2013 college SHRM Survey Findings: Workplace Romance September 24, 2013 How common is workplace romance? One out of four (24%) employees reported they have been or are currently involved in a workplace romance. Forty-three percent of HR professionals