10,000 Interns Foundation urges organisations to rethink hiring practices

Beyond 'soft skills'

Linus Uhlig
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The 10,000 Interns Foundation has urged employers to look beyond soft skills from their recruitment processes following findings that it creates a barrier for entry for students who perform adequately when in employment.

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