https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/recruiting+candiate+combined.mp3
Special Guest: Michelle King
- Always attach your resume to the applicant
tracking system – don’t just fill out the job history information.
Make sure you have an email and phone numberlisted on your resume.
In North America, LinkedIn is a critical toolfor getting noticed.
- List more than your job and title – also list
what you have accomplished.
- Don’t use this platform for things beyond
business. It’s not the place for political posts, etc.
Go beyond stating responsibilities on yourresume (e.g. Performs full cycle talent
acquisition duties) and state accomplishments (e.g. Has placed job candidates
in 40 days on average with a 95% retention rate at year 1) so you can
demonstrate growth and value.
Do a spell and grammar check. Have someone takea look at it with fresh eyes. You won’t be best at editing your own document.
Be specific and tailor the resume for the job.Don’t make it difficult for the recruiter or hiring leader to find your
relevant experience and expertise.
Highlight job competencies and skills in asummary section near the top of your resume.
Showing up early to an interview is key. “To beearly is on time. To be on time is late.” 15 minutes early is a good rule of
thumb.
Remember everyone you encounter onsite isimportant for making a good impression. Most hiring leaders and recruiters will
ask the receptionists how they were treated by a candidate.
Focus on the question being asked and be asspecific as possible versus a canned response that talks about the topic more
generally. Don’t hesitate to ask “Did that give you enough detail?” to the
interviewer if you think your answer might have been too vague.
Be authentic.For video interviews…your technology before. Most companies will provide a test opportunity for you.
family members and keep those distractions to a minimum.
When answering interview questions… - Practice with a friend so you don’t sound
rehearsed but are increasingly comfortable with answering standard/expected
question.
- Work to keep your responses brief. Aim to tell
each story in less than 1-2 minutes.
After the interview…- Follow up within 24 hours with a short thank you
including sharing that you are still interested in the job and what value you
think you’ll bring to it.
- Don’t follow up excessively.
- Consider a creative follow up, where applicable.
Like a pizza box for a food-related job.
Top must do- Be kind to everyone you come in contact with
- Candidly share your development areas and what
you are doing about them
- Talk to everyone in your network who knows
someone who works there
Top don’t do- Don’t “cuss like a sailor”; carefully chose your
words if you have a habit of using swear words. It might not be appropriate in
this culture.
- Fail to articulate a development area – not an
overplayed strength
- Venting about your current job or situation.
Victim mentalities are off-putting.
Best advice you were ever given- Interview is a 2-way process. Take time to ask
thoughtful questions of your interviewee to learn if this job and organization
is a good fit.
- Don’t be too humble. Find a balance between
selling yourself and being honest about how you contributed to a project.
- Run towards something…not from something.
Otherwise you’ll risk settling for a new role that is not best long term just
to get away from a current situation.
