{"id":1230,"date":"2014-10-14T05:19:05","date_gmt":"2014-10-14T10:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bullseyerecruiting.net\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2023-10-05T11:52:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T17:52:25","slug":"7-ways-not-to-impress-a-recruiter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bullseyerecruiting.net\/7-ways-not-to-impress-a-recruiter\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways NOT to Impress a Recruiter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this year I wrote a post called How to Impress a Recruiter<\/a> which was wildly popular.\u00a0 It was a story about how someone used Twitter, blogs, and research to\u00a0help a person stand out from other candidates.\u00a0 As a recruiter, it is not easy to knock my socks off.\u00a0 I really appreciate someone who goes the extra mile when looking for a job.\u00a0 All recruiters do.\u00a0 It is a highly competitive market and recruiters are looking for “something special” that will give an edge over other candidates.<\/p>\n

I have been asked routinely to do a follow up to that blog.\u00a0 What should candidates not do?\u00a0 What are some routine mistakes that I\u00a0 see candidates make which is effecting their chances of getting that job?\u00a0 There are so many things that candidates can do to improve their chances of getting a job.<\/p>\n

I thought it would be best if I listed them out.\u00a0 The truth is these things should be reviewed and re-reviewed because as a candidate you probably have done these things at some point in your career.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Candidates Talk too Much<\/strong>–\u00a0 There is nothing more exhausting to me than when a candidate talks and talks and really doesn’t give the recruiter a second to interject.\u00a0 When recruiters talk to candidates, they don’t have a ton of time to chit- chat about what you did 10 years ago.\u00a0 They want to know the highlights of your career.\u00a0 To hear about a project that you worked on for 15 minutes makes a recruiter want to hang up the phone.\u00a0 Find out what the recruiter is interested in and talk to that point.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Candidates Are Overeager or Not Eager Enough-<\/strong>\u00a0 When a candidate has all of the qualifications in the world and blows up your phone and e-mail, it isn’t a good thing.\u00a0 It also isn’t a good thing when you don’t show a little interest by a follow up call or e-mail either.\u00a0\u00a0 I think\u00a0the truth lies somewhere in the middle.\u00a0 Send a follow up e-mail and ask when it would be appropriate to follow up with them next.\u00a0 If you haven’t heard from the recruiter, call them.\u00a0 What is the worst thing that could happen?<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Having Grammatical Errors in Your Resume or Cover Letter<\/strong>\u00a0 Have someone proof read your resume.\u00a0 A resume is your first impression, so you better make sure it is good.\u00a0 Hire someone to help you with your resume.\u00a0 It will be well worth the investment.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Not Knowing ANYTHING About the Company<\/strong>–\u00a0Yes.\u00a0 This happens.\u00a0 Candidates apply to random positions and they don’t know anything about the company.\u00a0 There is nothing more frustrating to a recruiter when candidates don’t remember the positions they applied for.\u00a0 It is smart to apply to roles that meet your specific needs, not just any add that is out there.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0Talking Bad About a Previous Employer<\/strong>–\u00a0 Bad mouthing a former employer is not smart.\u00a0 You can say anything\u00a0including it was jut not the right “fit”, but to say something negative really doesn’t help your case much.\u00a0 Something positive comes out of every situation.\u00a0 Find the good.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Not Knowing Your Market Value<\/strong>–\u00a0 A lot is written about how you shouldn’t shoot yourself in the foot by asking for too much money.\u00a0 This is true.\u00a0 What is also true is when you under- sell yourself.\u00a0 Know what the market bears and ask for what you are worth.\u00a0 The salary question will always come up so do some research.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 “Linking” to “Link In”<\/strong>–\u00a0 Okay, I have said it 10,000 times, but I can’t write a post like this and not include it.\u00a0 Please know who you are connecting with and give me a reason to connect.\u00a0 If you haven’t heard my rant before, you can read it here<\/a>.\u00a0 It is well worth the read.\u00a0 I am already Sick and Tired of LinkedIn<\/a>, but that is huge way not to impress a recruiter.<\/p>\n

So there they are.\u00a0 Hopefully they provide some help and guidance.\u00a0 I wish you the best of luck in your career search.<\/p>\n

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