Why Good People Can't Get Jobs

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Peter Cappelli confronts the myth of the skills gap and outlines a practical path to reintegrate people into the workforce. Despite high unemployment, companies claim they struggle to find qualified employees, attributing this to a perceived skills gap. Employers argue that schools fail to prepare students, the government restricts high-skill immigration, and job seekers reject positions due to low wages. In this compelling and concise book, Cappelli, a Wharton management professor, debunks these claims and reveals the true reasons behind hiring challenges. He analyzes job data, shares anecdotes from both employers and employees, and conducts interviews with job professionals to explore the complex dynamics affecting the American workplace. Key questions he addresses include the existence of a skills gap, the impact of automated hiring processes, the best training methods to align employer expectations with applicant realities, and the accountability of educational institutions. Recognized as one of HR Magazine's Top 20 Most Influential Thinkers of 2011, Cappelli not only transforms our understanding of hiring but also offers solutions to revive America's job market.