Searching through a stack of resumes can be overwhelming. So many candidates to consider… once all the unqualified candidates are weeded out, how do you best determine the stand outs?

There are many ways to determine who would be a good fit for the position. Experience is a key factor, but even all the experience in the world doesn’t always offer the best employee. They may know the job well, but have trouble learning new techniques or have a bad attitude when given critiques. There are some things that just can’t be seen on an application or resume.

However, one thing that tends to get overlooked is a candidates academic accomplishments. Often employers brush over this factor when considering candidates because they don’t feel it shows much about how the person will perform on the job. Academic accomplishments and continued education speaks volumes about the character of a candidate. It shows that they are hard workers, that they strive for success and reach the goals set before them. They will likely go above and beyond in the workplace.

When considering multiple candidates with similar experience levels and work history, look at their continued education and academic accomplishments. If they were an outstanding student, this can ultimately translate to an outstanding employee.

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