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Motormouths annoy recruiters!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Recruiters polled recently cited that “talking too much” is the most prevalent thing a person interviewing for a position handles incorrectly.
An interview is an exchange of information between the hiring manager or recruiter and the job candidate.
Be aware of how the interviewer is responding during the interview by the questions posed and respond accordingly.
The candidate in the interview
In an interview the candidate’s goal is to learn more about the position and ask specific questions about the position and company to ensure it is a good match for his/her talents. A candidate should also confidently represent their successful career history throughout the interview - topic specific. It is not a bad idea to create your own personal story of your career with the companies you’ve worked with as well as the key points and benefits to the organization that you were able to bring in each position. No need to memorize this story word for word, but it will make the interview more familiar and comfortable if you are simply discussing a premeditated true story you’ve been reading all week.
The recruiter in the interview
A recruiter is in the interview to assess whether the candidate is a great match for their client. Recruiters want to be sure you are a strong candidate for the next stage of the interview process with their client. So the recruiter is making sure you will not go into the interview as a chatterbox with a lot to say, a negative person with a lot of bad things to say about past employers, an under-qualified candidate or anything that will not hold them, as the recruiter, in a positive light.
Maintain professionalism
Remember being concise, professional and articulate in an interview is crucial to impressing these people that conduct interviews all day. No matter what, don’t feel too comfortable with the recruiter and tell them your life story like an old friend. If you feel comfortable with a recruiter that is a sign you are with a recruiter doing their job well. It doesn’t mean you really connected and should tell them things about yourself that will ultimately hinder your job placement. You should be honest at all times, but focus the interview on the things that were your greatest successes. You will make a positive impression and blow away your competition if you keep it simple and friendly.
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