Job search can be a long tiring process. There is so much there to know: hiring agencies, resume essentials, hidden jobs, interview techniques… You shouldn’t worry anymore. With the insider tips from a senior recruiter you will get through employment agencies and tough interview questions to the job of your dream. Only 36 pages of the “Recruiters Guide to Getting Hired!” will bring you years of prosperous career.
Well done! Your polished resume has brought you in for a perfect interview at a company of your dream. You spend the last 48 hours doing your homework:
•Study the company homepage
•Learn about its products and services
•Know the company’s strategy and vision
•Find out who the main stakeholders are
•Know the market
•Check on competitors
•Practice job interview Q&A
You feel you are ready for the battle, you know your strong sides and your weak sides (make sure not to mention any of them), you can answer any tough question and you have experience and expertise in the profession.
With all being said and done, let’s verify if anything has been forgotten.
The Interview before the Interview or the Magic of a First Impression
Yes, you must have heard “There is only one chance to make a first impression” at least a few times. But there is hardly a better occasion to make a first impression work than on a job interview. This is when you have to play your best cards. And trust it; this is when the decision to hire you is made most of the times.
You arrive at the company premises on time, you look smart and neat. You know who you meet with and introduce yourself at the reception desk by a full name and with a big smile.
Keep in mind that from that point on you are being screened – by the receptionist, assistant, or a company employee who happens to be in the area.
Once the interviewer arrives, make sure that you stand up, smile, keep your chin high and your shoulders wide. You greet the interviewer by the name and return the handshake firmly. Doing it right is half way to a successful interview. You introduce yourself, take a breath and off you go for the interview.
Juggling the Interview
And here it comes – “Well, tell me about yourself.” This is the job interview most common question. But as common as it is, people tend to make the most common mistakes answering it. They speak about anything but not the essential.
The question is your “golden egg.” It is your responsibility to say those first 10 significant words that will sell you in the most powerful manner. This is when the WOW effect will complement the positive first impression. Illustrate each of the records with an example to support your account. Neither loose temper, nor confidence.
Do not solve technical equations or respond to professional questions. It’s a dangerous trap, since nobody really expects you to provide solutions on the spot. You may always say that you are experienced in the area and believe that you are not expected to give the answer then and there without the whole picture and important details.
Make sure to ask questions, be curious, enthusiastic, and confident. Remember that not only you are being chosen but you are choosing as well. Inquire about the company vision, the line of products, and strategy. Check that you understand what the position requires, what the chances for promotion are, how much travel is necessary, what employee incentives are, and whether there is anything else that you should know.
Do not be too desperate to receive the job. However, do not hesitate to show that you are interested in the position and that you believe the company will benefit from hiring you.
Memorable Wrap-Up
It may feel endless, or it may pass quickly; nevertheless the interview is over. You smile and thank, you give another firm handshake, you keep the eye contact, is that it?
Oh, do not forget to be yourself. Express your feelings and be genuine. People are much more impressed by frankness and sincerity than poor fake effort.
Well, and that’s just the top of the iceberg. No compromise, your goal is to land the most suitable job for you. If that’s the case and you decide to take full responsibility of your future, follow the unique 6-step process,”The Recruiters Guide to Getting Hired!”, utilized by a highly experienced senior recruiter B.K. Brown:
• Polish the resume with the eye-catching techniques.
• Think outside the box to jump start the job search and beat the competition.
• Get the best out of job boards and networking sites.
• Uncover hidden job opportunities by partnering with the right employment agencies.
• Increase your chances to be hired by discovering distinctive interviewing techniques.
• Get the highest possible salary and the most benefits.
And… Good Luck! Or is it welcome on board by now?!
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