"I don't go to work just for money, but if I didn't get paid I wouldn't go to work," said José Luis Zayas on the importance of salary in human resources policies. There is a part of it that is defined by supply and demand, including the candidates themselves in the salary retributions of the companies. This would explain "why in the Big Four, where everyone is fighting to work there, they still pay the same as they did forty years ago".

However, the speaker stated that the trend is to "retain talent by saving" and for this it is important to understand the employee and his or her needs, offering the possibility of personalized remuneration .

Likewise, Zayas pointed out that among candidates for a work space "the academic training is no longer a differential, as it is within everyone's reach", while attitude and skills are what help you stand out, especially "a commercial attitude", something that is in great demand.

As "skills are very fashionable", Zayas recommended "being very clear about what you are looking for". Among the most valued skills are adaptability, since we are in a changing environment; work in a team, because more things are achieved by collaborating; and customer orientation, since "they need to trust you".

Lastly, the Senior Manager of Michael Page gave the keys to a good job search and to participate in one, since "a good selection is as important as a good search". selection process as well as in the participation in one, since "a good selection is as important as a good search for employment". As main advice Zayas encouraged to work on professional networking, to make good use of intermediaries and professional networks.