Chidi Achara has worked at some enterprising companies, including investment app Stash and Nike. He’s currently the global chief product officer at design and tech company Huge.
In his years working in leadership, Achara interviewed many job candidates. Among his green flags is potential chemistry with his team. “Do they have a sense of humor?” he told CNBC Make It at Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Gala and Summit. “Do they have storytelling ability” so they can communicate clearly?
When it comes to red flags, he’s noticed one pattern some young jobseekers fall into: applying when they have “no experience that matches the job,” he said.
Here’s why and how they can troubleshoot.
Young people are eager to get hired — especially in this tough job market.
