As a candidate looking to find a fabulous job, it is not expected that you will know the ins and outs of what to do to land it. You might be a perfect fit for a position, but not being aware of some important nuances, could cost you getting the job.
Here are some tips to help you in your process of getting hired.
Interviews
Don’t talk too soon about money (or your debts or how you might be struggling financially.) Yes, money is always an important discussion point while looking for your next move, but don’t do this in the interview. This can “hurt” you further down the line. Let your recruiter handle this for you and tell the interviewers, should they ask about money, that you would rather refer back to your recruiter to represent you in this matter.
Don’t get too personal. Don’t talk about politics, religious affiliations, detailed financial situations, family plans, and especially not about time-consuming hobbies or side hustles right upfront.
Don’t bash previous employers. Avoid any negative language or complaining. Always keep it light and polite.
Don’t say “I’ll take anything” or sound desperate (even if you are). Rather express your enthusiasm and how you feel you can add value to the actual role at hand.
Please do your research. Google “latest news” on the company, go onto all of their social media pages to see what’s current, take a look at their people on LinkedIn and make sure you have a good understanding of who they are, their culture and brand.
CV’s
Spell and grammar checks. There are tools and other people to help with this. Make sure it’s right.
You cannot fit your entire work history into one page (which a lot of recruiters are asking for) – 2 or 3 pages are completely acceptable. If it’s a one-pager any recruiter or hiring manager will inevitably always ask you for more information.
Headshots. Nothing wrong with these, but please make sure it’s a professional head and shoulders pic of yourself which is recent.
Social Media
Prospective employers are checking your social media, please make sure these pages are clean and above board. A recent study has shown that 90% of hiring companies are looking at your social media activity.
If you’re dealing with a Recruitment Consultant / Agency
Be kind.
Give regular feedback on everything that’s happening in your various interview processes. It’s okay to have other interviews lined up and other job offers are in the pipeline, but keep them informed.
Remain contactable. There is nothing worse than recruiters trying to call candidates urgently and you are nowhere to be found.
We understand that finding a job is a full-time job and it can be extremely challenging at times. The Career Network truly is on your side. Let’s continue to build trustworthy, long-term relationships.