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What the Recruiter Seeks in a
Job Candidate? |
Does the
Appearance Count? |
Depending on the nature of the
job being
offered, recruiter's outlook will be different. There are certain
qualities in general however, every recruiter will like to see in a
potential employee. Recruiter's emphasis on these qualities below will
differ based on the type of jobs under consideration:
- Intelligence
- Ability to Communicate Clearly and
Precisely
- Self Confidence
- Initiative
- Ability and Desire to Lead in Different
Jobs
- Focus
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to manage crisis
- Competitiveness
- Motivation to achieve established goals
- High Energy
- Good Recommendations For Past Jobs etc.
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As they say "First impression is the last impression”. Your
appearance at any job interview will indicate as to how serious you are about the job and the interview. Your
appearance should be reflective of the Job for which you are being
interviewed. You should dress your best but not flashiest. Some tips below will help you prepare before
an interview for a Job:
- Be neat and clean
- Properly showered and wear clean
clothes
- Clean and cut fingernails
- Shined shoes/no sneakers
- Wear dress paints and shirt/no jeans
and casual shirt
- Minimal make up and perfume
- Minimal non-flashy jewelry and
conservative hairstyle
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“DOs” OF AN EFFECTIVE JOB HUNT |
“DON’Ts” OF AN EFFECTIVE JOB HUNT |
- Fill the
job application and Prepare the resume professionally
- Relax be genuine
- Be truthful and to the point on the job resume
- Brush up on interview skills before the
interview
- Be Assertive and Attentive in the interview
- Show maturity and good Communication Skills
- Have a proper mix of humor, sincerity and energy when you communicate
- Look motivated and keen on the jobs
being offered
- Have references, preferably from
current and past jobs and several copies of resume with you
- Treat receptionists and secretaries and others with respect when appearing for
a job interview
- Be prepared to explain why you are
leaving your current job and looking for other jobs.
Be positive in your answer
- Remember job interviewers name and it’s pronunciation
- Write a follow up thank you letter irrespective of what you
thought of the
job interview
- Take jobs hunt seriously and learn from
your past job interviews to help you succeed in future
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- Have an unimpressive
cover letter
- Have an overly big job resume. Try a short effective one if you don’t have to
have a big resume.
- Be vague and lack direction on your resume and in the interview.
- Be overly aggressive or fearful
- Apply without understanding the job and/or the
employer
- Apply for
jobs not suitable for your education &
experience
- Chew gum during a job interview
- Use slangs or poor grammar
- Be too technical in your answers in an interview as non technical interviewers may be there too
- Indicate your current employer and present
job conditions as the
main reason for seeking new employment
- Bring letter of references and awards etc.
from your previous jobs
- Wear sun glasses and/or outerwear in the job interview
- Look at your watch a lot during a
job
interview
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