Overcoming Information Asymmetry in Job Search : The Power of a Reference Letter
The labor market is characterized by information gaps between work seekers and prospective employers, particularly when it comes to hiring low-skill entry level workers. Information asymmetries about workers’ skills can result in poorer matches, lo...
Main Authors: | Carranza, Eliana, Pimkina, Svetlana |
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Format: | Brief |
Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2018
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Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/508611524745860721/Overcoming-information-asymmetry-in-job-search-the-power-of-a-reference-letter http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29744 |
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