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CBC
11 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Musk at the White House + Tapping the U.S. brain drain
The National breaks down Elon Musk's rise and fall at the White House with journalist and author Kara Swisher. And, Canada's efforts to recruit talented professionals looking to leave the U.S.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kern County Sheriff's Office to host hiring event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is hosting a hiring event with dates throughout the rest of the year. The dates are as follows: June 7 August 2 October 4 December 6 All events will begin at 8:30 a.m. and testing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at There will be question and answer sessions with current deputies as well as testing and application assistance on site, according to KCSO. KCSO says there will be a $15,000 recruitment and retention bonus upon the new hire's appointment to a Deputy Sheriff or Detentions Deputy. A $25,000 recruitment and retention bonus will also be given upon the appointment of Laterals to Deputy Sheriff. Relocation bonuses of $5,000 will be given to those who qualify for housing. Stipends will be provided for qualifying deputies with proof of residency within 30 miles of their assigned substation. The hiring event are set to take place at KCSO's Regional Training Center at 962 Norris Road. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Japan Times
17 hours ago
- General
- Japan Times
SDF ramps up campus outreach amid recruitment slump
With Japan's Self-Defense Forces facing a growing shortage of new recruits, their provincial cooperation offices — responsible for public relations and recruitment — are stepping up efforts to engage students by setting up publicity booths at university festivals. Officials say the initiative is an effective way to foster a stronger connection between the public and the SDF. So far, many universities have responded positively to the outreach. Some experts argue, however, that "on-campus agreement" is needed to ensure that academic freedom is respected. Provincial cooperation offices have set up publicity booths at university festivals for years, but the overall picture of their activities has often been unclear because of limited public promotion. In a notable move, the Aichi Provincial Cooperation Office, based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, took the unprecedented step of publishing its booth exhibition schedule for October-November last year on its website. Following the move, the office set up booths at 21 campuses across 17 private universities in the central prefecture over the two-month period. Officials noted that similar efforts have been made at other times as well, suggesting that the publicity initiative is now well established. Lt. Col. Eishiro Ishii, head of the office's recruitment section, said the office is "actively doing" the schedule disclosure, while noting that there has been no significant opposition from inside or outside the universities. A typical SDF publicity booth, set up under a tent, features pamphlets introducing the roles and responsibilities of SDF personnel, along with displays of reconnaissance motorcycles and high-mobility transportation vehicles. Some booths also incorporate virtual reality technology, offering computer-generated experiences such as riding in a tank or performing a parachute descent. One university official said, "This is one of the attractions that add excitement to the school festival." A student serving on the festival committee at another university responded positively, saying, "The committee invited (the SDF booth) as one of the sponsoring organizations." At yet another university, an official welcomed the display of SDF vehicles, noting, "Children from the local community were happy to see them." According to Defense Ministry data, the Ground, Maritime and Air SDF invited applications for 19,598 positions in fiscal 2023, but only 9,959 were filled. This reduced the recruitment achievement rate to a record low of 51%, highlighting a severe shortage of qualified personnel — a situation attributed primarily to Japan's declining births. "I feel that (public) perceptions of the SDF have improved," Ishii said. Even so, he emphasized the need to further strengthen outreach efforts. "The public still tends to have a vague image of the SDF as a physically demanding workplace. In reality, the SDF offers a wide range of career options, but these are not widely known," he added. Some experts have raised concerns about universities cooperating with the SDF, citing the importance of safeguarding academic freedom as guaranteed under Article 23 of the Constitution. Their concerns stem from Japan's pre-World War II history, when state power infringed upon independent academic research. In October 2023, the ASDF's Western Air Defense Force Band performed at Tokushima University's school festival, held on the Josanjima campus in the southwestern city of Tokushima. On learning of the planned performance in advance, the university's faculty labor union submitted a letter of inquiry, arguing that the ASDF concert was "out of line with the original purpose (of the school festival)." In response, the university explained that the event was a one-off. The SDF did not participate in the following year's festival. Shun Ishihara, a professor of sociology and social work at Meiji Gakuin University in Tokyo, expressed caution about uncritical collaboration between academia and state institutions. "Universities need to maintain a clear boundary between themselves and powerful state entities such as the SDF," he said. Still, Ishihara also suggested that cooperation is not inherently problematic. "It should not be ruled out if there is a clear agreement within the university," he said. In the case of Tokushima University, "the issue was that no such agreement was in place," he noted.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Nearly 70% of job applications rejected due to lack of relevant skills, survey shows
Two in three job applications are rejected due to a lack of relevant skills, which is leading to slower and more resource-intensive hiring for employers, according to a new survey. The IrishJobs Recruiter & Jobseeker survey gathered insights from 553 recruiters and 738 jobseekers in Ireland to identify changing attitudes and actions on hiring processes in a fast-evolving labour market. Advertisement Findings from the survey show that 68 per cent of job applications are rejected due to a lack of relevant skills which is impacting the speed and quality of recruitment. As a result, 78 per cent of employers are not satisfied with the quality of job applications received for open positions, indicating a growing disconnect between what employers are looking for and where jobs candidates can deliver, IrishJobs said. This dissatisfaction results in just 25 per cent of candidates progressing to the interview stage, with manual screening slowing decisions and making it easier to miss strong candidates. This finding is a sign of the growing gap between the talent needs of employers and the relevant capabilities provided by candidates. A lack of relevant skills is the main reason applications are rejected. This is followed by a lack of relevant experience and unexplained employment gaps. Advertisement Beyond skills and experience – presentation also plays a role in whether candidates make it through the recruitment process. More than one in five (21 per cent) job candidates are rejected due to poorly formatted applications. In response, a growing number of jobseekers are turning to AI to improve their applications. Findings from the research show that 35 per cent of candidates are now using AI to optimise the formatting and language quality of their documents. With AI tools being used by more job candidates to generate content including CVs and cover letters, employers should consider evolving their hiring processes to ensure more holistic candidate evaluation. Advertisement Job advert disconnect 77 per cent of jobseekers believe the expectations and responsibilities of open roles were not clearly outlined in adverts during their last job search, according to the survey findings. This uncertainty can have a significant impact on the success of recruitment. One in five (20 per cent) of jobseekers will decline a job offer after an interview if expectations differ significantly from those originally advertised. Candidates are also deterred by missing information. Half of candidates (50 per cent) say the absence of a salary range makes them less likely to apply. Nearly as many (44 per cent) are put off by unclear job titles, while a third (33 per cent) report that vague descriptions of job benefits also impacts their decision. Developing clearer and more detailed job ads is one of the steps employers can take to address these challenges and enhance the quality of applications. Advertisement With 74 per cent of recruiters saying that improved job descriptions lead to better applications, it is clear that greater clarity (on everything from salary and benefits to responsibilities and expectations) can help bridge the gap between candidates and employers and streamline the recruitment process. Ireland Half of Irish adults say their DIY skills are 'wel... Read More Commenting on the findings, country director of The Stepstone Group Ireland with responsibility for IrishJobs, Sam Dooley, said: 'Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, we can expect a slower pace of employment growth in Ireland over the coming months. "Despite this evolving environment, the rate of unemployment in Ireland remains close to historic lows, with many employers still struggling to navigate a highly competitive market for talent and attract the high calibre talent needed to unlock future growth. "It's clear from the findings of the IrishJobs Recruiter & Jobseeker survey that the quality of job applications received by employers in Ireland is having a direct impact on recruitment. "A high volume of applications from candidates without the relevant skills for roles is creating challenges for many employers, resulting in a slower pace of hiring and the need for additional resources to manage the hiring process."
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Lack of skills, badly formatted applications: survey reveals why job candidates are rejected
More than two-thirds of job applications are rejected by employers because they lack the relevant skills for the role, new research has found, with others binned because applications are badly formatted or due to unexplained gaps in employment. The survey, which was carried out for hiring platform IrishJobs, found that 78 per cent of employers are dissatisfied with the quality of job applications received, making it slower and more resource-intensive for employers. Meanwhile, 77 per cent of jobseekers say job adverts do not clearly outline expectations for roles. The IrishJobs Recruiter & Jobseeker survey spoke to 553 recruiters and 738 jobseekers in Ireland. READ MORE It found only 25 per cent of candidates make it to the interview stage, with the risk of strong candidates being missed due to the manual screening process. 'Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, we can expect a slower pace of employment growth in Ireland over the coming months. Despite this evolving environment, the rate of unemployment in Ireland remains close to historic lows, with many employers still struggling to navigate a highly competitive market for talent and attract the high-calibre talent needed to unlock future growth,' said Sam Dooley, country director of the Stepstone Group Ireland with responsibility for IrishJobs. 'It's clear from the findings of the IrishJobs Recruiter & Jobseeker survey that the quality of job applications received by employers in Ireland is having a direct impact on recruitment. A high volume of applications from candidates without the relevant skills for roles is creating challenges for many employers, resulting in a slower pace of hiring and the need for additional resources to manage the hiring process.' [ How AI is generating a 'sea of sameness' in job applications Opens in new window ] From a jobseeker perspective, their last jobs search revealed a lack of certainty from adverts, with expectations and responsibilities of open roles not clearly outlined. Twenty per cent said they would decline a job offer after an interview if expectations differed significantly. Half of candidates said they were less likely to apply for jobs that failed to include a salary range, while 44 per cent were deterred by unclear job titles. A rising number of jobseekers are using AI to improve their applications, with 35 per cent using it to polish the formatting and language quality of their documents. That means employers should adjust their hiring processes to ensure a more holistic approach. 'Developing clearer and more detailed job advertisements is one of the steps employers should consider in addressing these challenges and enhancing the quality of job applications,' said Mr Dooley. 'From salary and benefits to flexible working arrangements, jobseeker expectations are evolving at pace and leading to a growing disconnect between employers and candidates. Addressing these shifting preferences and providing a clear breakdown around the requirements and responsibilities of open roles can help to enhance the efficiency of the recruitment process and support employers to better secure the high-calibre talent that meets their future needs.'
