- The majority of organizations (66%) prefer chronological resumes but government agencies prefer functional resumes more (30% vs 18% for private sector).
- Government agencies and smaller organizations are more likely to consider missing a cover letter a mistake. The most important aspects for a cover letter are how the candidate's experience and skills meet the job requirements and why they want to work there.
- Government agencies prefer panel and structured interviews while private sector prefers semi-structured and screening interviews. Larger employers also prefer structured interviews and online interviews.