(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jonathan Gay, University of Mississippi (THE CONVERSATION) When companies advertise ...

When companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like “ambitious” and “self-reliant” to describe their ideal candidate. These traits sound appealing — what hiring manager wouldn’t want ...

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