Long reads for the long weekend Today's Your Career features fewer -- but longer -- trend stories that you might have time for ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. And I included a story about European vacations to start the summer travel season. Enjoy and let me know if you would like to see more longer stories and studies! -- Janet Connor Kahler, editor of Your Career
"Imagine a world where every individual had a digital, verifiable record of their skills and learning that followed them throughout their career." The modern talent system of 2025 should prioritize digital solutions, moving away from outdated analog processes that fail to capture the full range of skills and experiences. This would also improve talent assessment, hiring and career development to match the ever-changing needs of the workforce, writes Haley Glover, senior director of UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute, and Sean Murphy of Walmart.org. Full Story: The Aspen Institute (5/19)
Inside the DOGE interview process "DOGE, according to the interviewee’s conversation with the recruiter, is looking to hire software engineers, software development and IT operations engineers, and project managers." The DOGE interview process consists of five phases, completed within two to three weeks, according to one job candidate. It begins with a 15-minute screening call with a recruiter, followed by a tech assessment requiring candidates to complete a task in three days. Successful candidates then participate in two technical interviews with DOGE staff and a final placement interview to discuss potential work assignments. Full Story: Wired (tiered subscription model) (5/20)
"The findings suggest that customer-driven evaluation systems may undermine fairness and meritocracy in the workplace." The shift from employer-driven to customer-driven evaluations in the service industry has given customers significant power over employee evaluations. This shift raises concerns about biases in customer feedback affecting employee schedules, promotions, and pay, thus impacting workplace equality. Full Story: Brookings Institution (5/20)
25 stats about hiring recent graduates "Recent college graduates who participated in experiential learning while in college earn on average $59,059, compared to their peers without internships, who earn an average of $44,048." Employers are hesitant to hire recent graduates due to perceived lack of real-world experience, with nearly 90% avoiding hiring them, according to a survey sponsored by Hult International Business School. However, 88% of college juniors and seniors believe their studies have prepared them for entry-level roles in their fields. Full Story: Inside Higher Ed (5/21)
The 2025 City Costs Barometer by the UK's Post Office ranks Riga, Latvia, as the most budget-friendly city in Europe, with Eastern European cities largely occupying the top spots for affordability. Lisbon emerges as the least expensive city in Western Europe. In contrast, Oslo and Copenhagen are identified as the most costly cities for travelers. The report notes a trend of decreasing prices in some Western European cities, offering potential savings for travelers. Full Story: Frommer's (5/20)
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
Pac-Man was released on May 22 to testers to play on the arcade cabinet format, and it endures to this day. What company created it?
