- The survey found that most organizations prefer chronological resumes and consider it important for resumes and cover letters to be tailored to the specific job.
- While a majority of organizations said candidates should address gaps in employment history, some noted candidates should neither emphasize nor hide gaps.
- Interview formats varied between sectors, with government more likely to use structured/panel interviews and private sector preferring semi-structured/screening interviews.
- Most organizations said candidates should explain firing or layoffs during interviews, and that thank you notes after interviews positively influence perceptions of candidates.