5 Interview Hacks to Impress Headhunters
Preparation for a job involves many aspects. With a number of equally competent people vying for any given job, you need to be at your best when you face headhunters. Let us take you through some important points to remember.
Project your skill sets
Identify your strengths and inclinations and project those when facing headhunters. Research the position you are applying for and make sure your skill sets match with these. You should find yourself fitting in or have the confidence that you will match up. Not only your degrees but your confidence and ability to think on your feet make a lot of difference in these interviews.
Familiarize yourself with the company
You need to do thorough homework for the company you are interested in- the structure, hierarchy, management style, what the position entails, etc. Your thorough knowledge will surely come across to the headhunters and they will know you are really interested in taking up the position. However be advised that it is not considered good etiquette to throw around your knowledge at the headhunters. Reply confidently and to the point regarding questions asked.
Develop other interests
Recruiters these days look at the overall personality of the applicant and take a holistic approach rather than looking only at academic qualifications. One therefore needs to make an effort to develop other interests and pursue them seriously in order to stand out among-st the crowd. These outside interests also give a peek into your personality and headhunters can gauge how you are as a person and in what role you will fit in best. Whether you have the makings of a team leader or will be better at a solo job, these are indications they look for while interviewing you.
Be aware of the industry you are set to enter
The job you are applying for is not only specific to that particular company but relates to a whole industry. Say you are applying for a role in telephony; you need to read up and research everything you can lay your hands on regarding this particular industry. By the time you are ready to face the headhunters, you should be in a position to have all relevant information at your fingertips- who are the big players, what are the stakes, how each is placed in the market relative to others, etc.
Realize what headhunters are looking for
These people are adept at spotting right candidates at the first go. Project your best self to them; speak clearly and confidently while being humble at the same time. They should get the impression that you are a valued candidate without coming across as arrogant. Remember you will need to spend the entire day with them and every small nuance, body language and gesture of yours is up for scrutiny. Work on these aspects before you set up a date to meet them.
Keep these in mind and create a great impression with headhunters. You are sure to land up the job you have been targeting all this time.
Reshali Balasubramaniam
Head of HR, HR Counselor and adviser at https://jobpal.lk and EFutureTech Systems. Submit your resume online and be contacted by prospective employers.