Source: https://www.thenakedceo.com/articles/job-seeking/10-tips-recruiters-wont-share
From the moment your resume
lands in a recruiter’s inbox you’re being judged. From the way you craft your
sentences, to your spelling ability and punctuation skills – any cracks may
receive an automatic disqualification regardless of your talents.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Pushed for time:
Most recruiters don’t have
time to pick a diamond from the rough, they want the stone (that’s you) already
cut and polished. With so many eminently qualified professionals around,
recruiters have the luxury of picking and choosing from a smorgasbord of talent
– so bring your A-game.
2. First impressions on your interviewer count:
You may have heard this a
million times before, but most people don’t believe it actually applies to
them. Simple resume spelling and punctuation mistakes will immediately hurt your
job aspirations. As will a dishevelled and unprofessional appearance.
3. You need to look the part:
Need a haircut? Are your
shoes scuffed? It may sound like basic stuff, but a surprisingly large number
of people get it wrong and any of these things can see you struck from the list
without a word. Here’s how you can dress to impress.
4. Actions are important too:
The adage you can tell a lot
about a person from their handshake has never been truer, and a weak, overly
forceful or even a clammy one won’t do you any favours. Neither will fidgeting,
not paying attention, being aggressive, arrogant or a timid little mouse.
5. Eye contact with the HR manager:
If you can’t look someone in
the eye you’ll come across as untrustworthy and, if you stare them down, overly
aggressive. And you won’t get hired. Make sure you don’t annoy the HR Manager.
6. Timing is everything:
Time management skills are
essential in any job, so if you can’t get to an important meeting on time you
can kiss the job goodbye. If you do receive a communication from a recruiter,
it also is essential to apply as soon as you can to indicate interest.
7. Be eager, not pushy:
Do you like being nagged for
updates every day? Neither do recruiters, so don’t do it.
8. Retain boundaries:
No matter how well you feel
you know the recruiter, keep your communications professional at all times.
Find out about the secret life of recruiters on LinkedIn.
9. Be prepared for your interview:
There’s no excuse for not
having researched the company you plan to join. You need to be able to ask
intelligent and insightful questions about the company and its direction and
stand out from the crowd – or risk fading into obscurity. Read our job interview
preparation tips.
10. Communicate effectively:
Don’t forget to ditch the ums
and ahs, don’t speak too quickly or slowly, and don’t waffle.
Tips to make a good
impression on recruiters:
- Recruiters don’t want
fixer-uppers
- First impressions are crucial
- There’s no excuse for not
doing research
- Ditch the verbal fillers
