In a hiring crisis what makes a young person stand out? This is what 100 bosses said
- Posted on December 17, 2025
- By The Independent
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In a hiring crisis what makes a young person stand out? This is what 100 bosses said

As new figures show graduates and their peers facing the sharp end of a shrinking job market, Chloe Combi, who has spoken to hundreds of companies, reveals what it really takes for a young applicant to stand out