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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1) What makes an applicant an auto-ding?
2) How do you, personally, determine if someone is qualified, especially if you're dealing with college kids who don't really have any tangible skills?[/quote]

I don't understand your first question fully. I think the answer is keywords.
For the second, I firstly judge everyone on whether they have typos in their resume and cover letter. Also, you'd be surprised by some college kids - many of them have really done some awesome things. I look at leadership skills, community building, how they communicate. If they can't say a sentence without "like"? Problem. If they can't maintain eye contact? Problem. If they check their phone during an interview? Problem.

I recently got to hire half the summer interns. I hired one kid who has almost nothing impressive resume-wise, but he wrote a really impassioned cover letter and I like his drive, and that he puts in effort. Recently I got feedback that on his third day he was told that when someone calls you into their office (and you're their assistant) you should always show up with pen and paper prepared to take notes, and ever since then he always does. He always says hello to the receptionist. I like his social skills. Did he bring tons of work skills to the table? No. But he's got great drive and great attitude, and is open to learning the work. It's a great combination. [/quote]

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