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Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by HDee(m): 10:22pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Time and time again, former recruiter Connie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio has seen job candidates get far along in the job application process just to fail during the interview round. Now as a career coach and co-founder of SixFigureStart, Thanasoulis- Cerrachio, who worked at Merrill Lynch, educates people on the mistakes to avoid in the job search and interview process. Here are some of her best pieces of advice. # 1 Don’t be overconfident and wing it ”Recruiters have a sixth sense of when candidates are winging it,” says Thanasoulis-Cerrachio. If you’ve made it far enough in the job process to land an interview, make every effort to prepare for it. Far too often, she’s seen candidates who should’ve snagged the job, but fail to do so because they were underprepared and overconfident. #2 Don’t take the phone interview lightly A lot of recruiters will start the job interview process by screening candidates over the phone. Phone interviews are basically like open-book tests, says Thanasoulis-Cerrachio. “It’s an opportunity to have all your notes in front of you, you just have to prepare and get those examples ready to go.” And making a good impression over the phone will get you in front of them for the next round face-to-face. #3 Don’t forget to focus on quantifiable results When sharing an example of your strengths and successes, lead with quantifiable results. Often candidates will begin by sharing one success story and jump to another before completing their first thought. “Instead, if you’ve increased revenue by 50%, lead with that statement and then go into the story because now you have my attention,” says Thanasoulis-Cerrachio. #4 Don’t just prepare responses to the tough questions . Before walking into an interview, most people will have answers prepared for the tough questions about their biggest strengths and weaknesses. But when employers ask, “Can you walk me through your resume?” you’ll be surprised at how many people stumble, she says. The best way to answer this basic question is to be concise and to the point, as well as enthusiastic and positive about your accomplishments. #5 Don’t be shy about how much you want the job “As a recruiter, I always want to hire the people that really want the job. If I’m going to extend an offer, I want to know that you’re going to accept,” says Thanasoulis-Cerrachio. After expressing your interest, end the interview by letting your interviewer know how you can bring significant value to this role. # https://m.yahoo.com/w/legobpengine/finance/news/interview-confessions-of-a-former-recruiter--5-things-to-avoid-180519533.html?.intl=us&.lang=en-us 2 Likes |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by ksstroud: 10:25pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by HDee(m): 10:25pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
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Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by phranseeqz(m): 10:32pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
I'll just keep learning till i land it 1 Like |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by HDee(m): 10:39pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
phranseeqz:exactly |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by phranseeqz(m): 11:31pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
HDee: |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by hardychris(m): 12:25am On Dec 30, 2015 |
Nice one |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by Nobody: 6:25am On Dec 30, 2015 |
noted |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by pheelhip(m): 6:36am On Dec 30, 2015 |
it's making sense.. the poster just nailed it. |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by xage(m): 6:56am On Dec 30, 2015 |
While you are sitted for interview, this is not the time to adjust ur caller or aligning ur tie. Do all of these before your turn. Wear a mindset of confidence and assume you probably going in to lecture d panel,overconfidence is not as harmful as lack of it. Speak up while responding to answeres, the fastest way to measure inteligent and confidence level is through your tone texture and your volume level, a terribl low and shaky voice is a No No! |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by fabulousmann(f): 9:08am On Dec 30, 2015 |
very informative |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by ambassadorgozie(m): 10:45am On Dec 30, 2015 |
Tanks, we gona kip trying.. E shall be well by Gods grace |
Re: Interviews Confession By A Former Recruiter: 5 THINGS TO AVOID by Nobody: 2:00pm On Dec 31, 2015 |
Please I need someone to help me review my c.v |
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