Tech & Finance Recruiting

By Ringside Talent

May 23, 2018

When it comes to making the right impression, here are six tips I like to give that most people haven’t heard before.

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1) Put your jewelry on backwards. When you change how you wear your jewelry, your mind will notice it in the interview. Tell yourself, “Each time I notice my jewelry in a different place, I’ll remind myself to smile, relax and be positive.” It’s one of the best ways to condition yourself to keep the right mindset in the interview. It’s one of the best ways to build a new habit too.

2) Be particularly nice to the receptionist. The front desk team is the eyes and ears of the company. They have conversations with people at all levels of the organization. Trust me. They tell the hiring manager what they thought of you. By being nice, you have a better chance of the them putting in a good word for you.

3) Give a compliment in the elevator. It’s more than likely someone from the company is on the elevator with you. When you take a moment to give a stranger a compliment, you not only display great character, you may have just said something very nice (and memorable!) to a potential co-worker.

4) Read paperback of a business book in the waiting area. While waiting in reception, put your phone a way and pull out a business book. People will notice the title you’re reading and it can lead to a great opening conversation when the hiring manager comes to get you. It also shows you make good use of your spare time.

5) Ask the hiring manager, “What pleasantly surprised you the most about working here?” This question lets the hiring manager go back to their own first few months on the job and lets her or him reminisce about that exciting time. It also lets them sell you on the pluses of working there. A great way for you to see what makes the hiring manager feel satisfied in their job as well, and hopefully, lets the two of you build a positive connection.

6) Give the company a post-interview “shout out” on social media. While you don’t want to act desperate and post something like, “Just had a great interview with XYZ corp!” (Especially, if you are currently working.) You can do something more strategic like posting in your LinkedIn feed, “I learned today that XYZ Corp has a 95% satisfaction rating with its clients. That’s impressive!” Be sure to link to the company’s social account so they see it in their feed. Lots of employees follow their company’s accounts to stay on top of what’s happening. And, if the hiring team follows up on the interview by checking out your social media profiles (and they will!), they’ll see you gave the company some social love.

You Don’t Have To Be Perfect, But You Do Need To Be Prepared!

An important part of our job here at Ringside is prepping you for your interview.   That is one of the many benefits of working with a recruiter.  Did you know that often times, a recruiter has years of experience working with the hiring manager and company you are about to interview with?  Who better to help prep you than someone that has first-hand insider knowledge?  Click HERE to partner with a Ringside recruiter to have a leg up on the competition and help assist you in landing your next big role.

 

Source:  J.T. O’Donnell:  CEO – WorkItDaily.com

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