{"id":3254,"date":"2015-04-07T16:41:39","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T21:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kbicblog.com\/blog\/construction-recruiter\/?p=3254"},"modified":"2017-05-02T08:51:56","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T13:51:56","slug":"15-secrets-from-recruiters-on-how-to-get-hired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kbicblog.com\/construction-recruiter\/blog\/15-secrets-from-recruiters-on-how-to-get-hired\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Secrets From Recruiters on How to Get Hired"},"content":{"rendered":"

We spoke with hiring managers at the 100 Best Companies to Work For to find out what they look for in ideal job candidates, how to impress them, and what it takes to get hired. Here\u2019s what they shared:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u201cIt is important for candidates to have passion. No matter which department you\u2019re in, your passion for what you do is essential. The more you love what we do, the more people will love what we make.\u201d \u2014 Jason Burt, director of talent acquisition, Activision Blizzard<\/li>\n
  2. \u201cFinally, when you speak with the recruiter and ultimately with the hiring team, be yourself. Assume there are many qualified candidates for the position so help the recruiter and hiring team know you, how you align to our culture and mission, and what differentiators you will bring to the team and the family.\u201d \u2014 Val Davenport, director of talent programs, USAA<\/li>\n
  3. \u201cProfessionalism and the \u2018soft skills\u2019 that stand out are critical \u2500 from arrival on time for the interview to personal appearance and email or voicemail etiquette.\u201d \u2014 EmmaLee Ponzio, Manager, talent acquisition, OhioHealth<\/li>\n
  4. \u201cA strong candidate not only will offer solutions to the problem at hand, but also will demonstrate a natural curiosity to explore other, related issues and opportunities. Strong candidates will communicate what makes them unique, how they will contribute to our culture and how they will drive impact for our clients.\u201d \u2014 Lucy Brady, senior partner at the firm, responsible for recruiting in the Americas, Boston Consulting Group<\/li>\n
  5. \u201cWe are looking for \u2018Learn-it-Alls.\u2019 Know-it-Alls need not apply. We gravitate towards candidates who have humility and intellectual curiosity.\u201d \u2014 Jeff Vijungco, vice president of Global Talent, Adobe Systems<\/li>\n
  6. \u201cBuild a Bridge with No Tolls: The best candidates today \u201cbuild a bridge\u201d from their backgrounds to the specific job they seek. They align the big questions of the position (the desired outcomes, the key competencies and the key skills) to what they have done in the past. This specific, clean articulation of why they are the right match creates a \u201cno toll\u201d situation for the recruiter.\u201d \u2014 Andrew Majoch, Director, U.S. Commercial Staffing, Genentech<\/li>\n
  7. \u201cProfessional attire, good eye contact, engaging conversation, a positive attitude and sincerity all leave a lasting, positive impression in the minds of our recruiters.\u201d\u2013 David Schubert, assistant vice president for talent acquisition and employee development, Baptist Health South Florida<\/li>\n
  8. \u201cWe look for people who are: confident but not arrogant or self-obsessed; sharp and focused while also friendly and collegial; serious about their work, but not too serious about themselves.\u201d \u2014 Grant Bassett, vice president of global talent, Workday<\/li>\n
  9. \u201cGive examples of how you have handled complex problems and situations.\u201d \u2014 Elaine Poucher, recruiting director, Protiviti<\/li>\n
  10. \u201cThink of your application or cover letter as you would a date or dinner party conversation. Like a good date, the applications that capture our attention are the simple and honest ones \u2014 the ones that show off your curiosity, passions, and interests and how they match up with us. Above all, keep it short and sweet!\u201d \u2013 Andrew Levy, talent brand and social media manager, Autodesk<\/li>\n
  11. \u201cI love being a recruiter because it is all about telling a story. If you are interviewing with me, tell me your story. I want to know about your skills and experiences, but I also want to know about you. I remember interesting people. Tailor your story to prove your value and let me know who you are as a person at the same time.\u201d \u2014 Kevin Knapp, recruiting and talent dDirector, The Container Store<\/li>\n
  12. \u201cI am impressed when candidates follow-up after the interview with a thank you note or e-mail. Unfortunately, the thank you note is somewhat of a lost art and can really help a candidate stand out.\u201d \u2014 Corey Walker, critical talent specialist, Devon Energy<\/li>\n
  13. \u201cPoems, they always catch my attention. If you can make a rhyme or two, I surely will remember you!\u201d \u2014 Katrina Jadkowski, CLT Recruiter, Zappos.com<\/li>\n
  14. \u201cA happy person with a sense of humor is a plus, because we encourage our associates to have fun at work.\u201d \u2014 Mary Muller, director of human resources, Nugget Market<\/li>\n
  15. \u201cWhat often stands out most to our recruiting team are those candidates that proactively take on projects outside of the workplace\/classroom that aligns with their interests and career aspirations. This demonstrates a person\u2019s passion for a particular subject and is often indicative of a candidate that will go above and beyond the requirements of the role at FactSet to become a top performer.\u201d \u2014 Will McBrien, senior recruiting pecialist, FactSet Research Systems<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Check out the 2015 list of Fortune\u2019s 100 Best Companies to Work For here.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Source: http:\/\/fortune.com\/2015\/03\/08\/getting-hired-by-best-companies\/?utm_content=buffer4b2e8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#100BestCos<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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