A Few Things Recruiters Wish Job Seekers Knew

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Job searching can be intimidating. The are often many candidates vying for one position. Something job seekers can remember to keep their spirits high during a long job search is that recruiters are on their side and want them to find the right job. In fact, there are several things recruiters wish job seekers knew about how to get hired.

3 Things Recruiters Wish Job Seekers Knew About Finding Employment

Having trouble landing a job? These tips may increase your chances of success:

1. Put your social media to good use — Never underestimate the power social media has to help you land a job. Since 73 percent of companies have used social media to recruit and hire job seekers, it is in your best interest to keep your social media accounts active and attractive to recruiters and employers.

When a recruiter refers to social media, they aren’t just meaning LinkedIn. “Sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as others, have a ton of job-search value, too. These sites allow you to present your expertise as well as your personality. Employers want to know more about you than just your work experience,” stated a contributor to TopResume.

Check out How to Build Your Personal Brand on Facebook to learn how to use social media to your advantage while job hunting.

2. Don’t show up too early to an interview — No one wants to be late for a job interview as it’s just plain unprofessional. However, don’t believe for a minute that you must arrive too early for an interview. Recruiter Auggie Negele, chief people officer for HomeScout Realty in Chicago, says it’s stressful for her to know a candidate is “very early and looming outside.” She also said,

“Showing up to an interview too early is almost as bad as being late…. Walk in 15 minutes beforehand. Use the restroom, look at yourself in the mirror and make any adjustments. Check in with the receptionist five minutes before your appointment.”

This is a tip many candidates are unaware of, so spread the word to your fellow job seekers.

3. Make your communications professional — If you want a potential employer or recruiter to take you seriously, do whatever you need to do to professionalize your communications. Hiring managers value candidates who have mastered the art of being professional in this area. Michelle Kedem, partner with On-Ramps, a search and consulting firm, said,

“Your email address should be a variation on your name at a recognizable URL, not [email protected]…. Use your own email address, not your spouse’s…. Don’t initiate text correspondence.”

Conducting professional business communications may seem like a given, but it can be easy to become casual with career contacts. By ensuring your communications are always professional, you’ll present the very best version of yourself to employers.

Take Your Job Search Cues from Recruiters

Many people have opinions about how to get hired, but it’s a recruiter’s profession to help people find the right job. Most recruiters would probably agree that leveraging social media to land a job, showing up just a few minutes early to an interview, and professionalizing your communications will make your job search more effective and increase your competitiveness as a candidate.

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  1. Awesome, thank you for the information and knowledge.

    Cheers

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