In a study by Northwestern University, 153 companies were asked why they rejected job applicants. Of the 50 reasons identified, almost half were related to

a. inappropriate or inadequate candidate qualifications.
b. lack of communication skills and failure to create a positive impression.
c. inappropriate or inadequate previous job experience specific to the job.
d. the candidate's race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, or political affiliation.
e. lack of research about the company and its organizational culture.


b

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