Secrets Of Hr Recruiter

Secrets of an HR Recruiter……

…or what your mother never told you!

Tina Romano-AllenHuman Resource & Career Consultant

2011

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Your Resume

The Hiring Manager’s main objective is not to SELECT candidates but to ELIMINATE candidates!

Given 500 Resumes:Scan through; majority are put into the “no” pilePut “maybe’s” asideGo through “maybe’s” again – select top 10-12

HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU THINK IS REALLY SPENT READING EACH RESUME. . . . ?

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Your Resume

. . . 15 – 25 seconds AT MOST!

Therefore, ensure the most relevant information is near the top and

easy to read


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Your Resume

Applicant tracking systems based on key words – use those to your advantage

Goes without saying: spelling, grammar, appearance

Minimum of 2 pagesWhat about that cute email address? Cover Letter – to do or not to do


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Resumes – When to Submit

Right away - too anxious?Toward posting deadline – perceived as

procrastinator?Repeat submissions – desperate?

TRUTH IS: IT DOESN’T MATTER!


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In the Interview

Your interview starts from the time you get into your car

You are not safe in the parking lot!On site “detectives” – receptionist?

Professional administrator?


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In the InterviewItems that make a Recruiter’s skin crawl:Unprofessional dress – first impressions do countTelling your life story, especially personal informationInterrupting No eye contactNo relevant questions for interviewerCell phones ringing or vibrating – turn off!And the #1 annoyance –

NOT DOING YOUR HOMEWORK!!


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Be Honest and Realistic!

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In the Interview

In a 2009 study by SHRM*, interviewers were asked after the first 15 minutes if they thought they would hire the candidate.

They were then asked again at the conclusion of an hour long interview.

What percentage do you think stayed with their original assessment?

*SHRM = Society of Human Resource Management



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In the Interview

84%



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What Goes On BehindClosed Doors?

You are being Googled! (and /or “Facebooked” and “Twittered”)

Have a professional presence on your LinkedIn Profile – if you don’t have one, set one up

Comments on BlogsHR people network with other HR

colleagues – never burn bridges



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HR Recruiters have mysterious ways!?

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Follow Up

Clarify expected timeframe of the process within the interview – use accordingly

Fine line between persistence and annoyance

Simple thank you email or note


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Follow Up

SIMPLE MATHEMATICAL EQUATION

FOR

HIRING MANAGER VS. APPLICANT:

1 Day to Hiring Manager ≥

1 Week to Candidate!!


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Remember:

Don’t give upBelieve in yourselfFollow your plan


Secrets of an HR Recruiter……

…or what your mother never told you!

Tina Romano-AllenHuman Resource & Career Consultant

2011

Secrets Of Hr Recruiter

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