Dossier
hiring managers
Coverage of hiring managers in the Nexus archive.
- 10 skills hiring managers say they can't find enough of
Hiring managers report a shortage of workers possessing certain essential skills. Employers expect to find gaps in 10 specific skills by 2026, including AI literacy, cybersecurity, skilled trades, and critical thinking.
- I shaved my beard because I was worried it made me look older. Perception matters even more in the age of AI.
Israel Garcia, a tech consultant, shaved his gray beard to align his appearance with the image expected in AI and tech companies. He emphasized that perception, rather than age, influences hiring decisions in fast-moving industries, advising job seekers to ensure their appearance matches the message they want to convey.