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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
So I've been working about 6 days a week since November because I've been doing various recruiting projects both private and governmental as well as my other startup related role.
I've been doing a lot of QA interview, spot checks of quality of candidates etc.
I wanted to provide some things that I've stumbled upon
1) Absolutely do put in the effort to write a cover letter. Link your experiences to the role that you're interested in, don't make the recruiter or HR person have to do all of the math, especially when they're reviewing hundreds of applicants.
2) Link you're resume to the job, if you have a role that directly relates make sure its in there not matter what the timing is (x years ago). Especially if your more recent experience has nothing to do with the job that you're applying for. Again make it easy for the reviewer to understand why you're right for the role.
3) Find a way to make your resume stand out or pop. Whether its formating, or whether its how you list your experience. I can honestly say after reviewing several hundred resume's a week for one of the roles, that if I see one more black and white basic resume with tiny fonts that make my eyes die, I'm going to scream. Human's are crows, so a nicely presented resume with pop factor instinctly stands out.
4) If you get a interview, especially by phone. Make sure you know the name of the person that's interviewing you. Do not get it wrong repeatedly, do not call a recruiter dude.
5) Show care, do some research if the name of the organization is available, google it. If its not make sure you have a clear understanding of the job description, don't ask questions where the facts have already been presented.
6) Show some energy, also make sure that you're not on speaker phone where your kids are screaming in the background or your holding simultaneous conversations. Don't talk like you just rolled out of bed.
7) Have some questions it shows engagement and interest and enthusiasm
8) Man, don't start negotiating when that door hasn't been opened for you, especially in the first interview, its a getting to know you, and a fast look by the recruiter in two key areas. Can you present your case, are there any red flags.
I think that's all for now, but more might be coming.
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Good words of advice for sure. I full agree, and have used these recently.
With so many video and/or telephone interviews there's really no excuse for not having MORE access and reminders of what to talk of. I have a few stickies on each side of my camera that I write down interviewer names/roles (if I know), key phrases on their posting and website, key skillsets, and questions.