| As a recruitment consultant, one sees many different | | | | reference letters by previous employers, take copies |
| people for many different positions. Each one has | | | | and originals of those along as well. Make sure you |
| their own way of trying to impress you. This article | | | | have references available, even if you have the |
| covers some of the things that have made the best | | | | contact numbers saved on your cell phone. If it is a |
| impression on me. | | | | company, not a recruitment agency, take the time to |
| 1. Be on time. | | | | do research about them and know something about |
| There is nothing more frustrating than scheduling an | | | | what they do. |
| appointment with a candidate who seems to be the | | | | 4. Asking questions |
| right person for the job, and they arrive late, or do | | | | Have a list of questions you would like to know the |
| not even bother to show up. Should you end up | | | | answers to. Not asking questions about things can |
| running late, call and let the person you are meeting | | | | make you seem indifferent and uninterested. Even if |
| know! It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a | | | | you just ask about the company that is fine. |
| huge difference to them. Now, they will not be | | | | 5. Communication |
| irritated with you for being late because they knew it | | | | Rule number one in communication is to always |
| was going to happen and they did not sit around | | | | answer your phone, if that is impossible, then return |
| waiting for you instead of doing other work. | | | | the call as soon as you can. It is very frustrating to |
| 2. Greeting | | | | leave messages on a voice mail and never hear from |
| When greeting, give a firm but not crushing | | | | the candidate again. even an email in response will do. |
| handshake. Try not to look down and avoid eye | | | | Recruitment consultants always want to know how |
| contact. Speak clearly and smile! This sounds obvious, | | | | the interview went from your point of view, so do |
| but not many people know that doing things this | | | | not make them call you, instead give them a call as |
| way makes you seem confident and friendly, even if | | | | soon as you are done. It makes life much easier for |
| you are shaking in your boots with nervousness. | | | | them and they will be more likely to keep you in mind |
| 3. Being prepared | | | | for job opportunities if you a show that you are |
| Being prepared is very important. Most places will tell | | | | serious about finding a job. |
| you what to bring with you, but even if they do not | | | | In conclusion, whilst there are different things that |
| you should take a copy of your CV, a copy of your | | | | work well for different positions, these are the ones |
| ID and/or drivers license, copies of ALL your | | | | that will make you more popular no matter what you |
| certificates and degrees and a copy of the most | | | | are being interviewed for. But, do not just do it once, |
| recent payslip you have. If you have been given | | | | make it a habit and it will stand you in good stead. |