2 simple things Hiring Teams MUST do prior to Interviews | Job Searching: is there ANYTHING you can actually control? | LinkedIn Poll

Happy Monday! On this week's edition of my weekly Newsletter:

• 2 simple things Hiring Teams MUST do prior to Interviews
• Is there ANYTHING you can really control in your Job Search as a Job Seeker?
• LinkedIn poll - get your votes in!

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2 simple things Hiring Teams MUST do prior to Interviews

As a Hiring Manager seeking Top Talent for your Team - "winging it" is certainly not something you probably want to do for any scheduled Interviews you have in your pipeline. That being said, recruiting and hiring is probably not your primary function and you probably have a LOT on your plate you have to deal with related to your core responsibilities so its easy to lose sight of what's important when interviewing. Here are 2 items prior to your Interviews you need to ensure you are doing, which might seem very simple and basic, but will help create a positive impression on those stellar Candidates you're interviewing:

1. Review Candidate's Resume in advance. Some Hiring Managers do this and some don't. But its important! I get it - you're probably busy with other high priority stuff, but doing this very simple thing will save you (and the Candidate) time as you'll be able to hone in on what's relevant much sooner. Taking a few moments to actually review the Resume of the Candidate you'll be interviewing. Personally as a Recruiter I like to read over, highlight/underline things which especially grab my attention which are relevant for the role. Guess what this does? It allows me to have a more productive conversation as the bulk of the discussion is about relevant things which I can inquire about. Simply reviewing the Resume and doing this allows you to cover more ground within the allotted time for the Interview. From the Candidate's perspective, you're showing them you've taken the time to actually review their Resume and to take this as a serious discussion about a potentially great opportunity.
2. Be prepared to discuss the role/project IN DETAIL. Look: the "selling" goes both ways folks. The Candidates need to "sell" you on why they'd make a great fit for your Organization. But the flipside is true as well. YOU have to sell Candidates on why the opportunity is a great one. You can't do that if you're not sharing details about your need to hire, more details about the role itself aside from what's on the job decription, and the project(s) they'll be working on. It is a major red flag for most Candidates when potential Employers share minimal details about the role or are very vague about it. In fact - its a red flag for me as a Recruiter because it comes across as you not having a real sense of urgency to hire. So, be prepared to share more details about the role and the project with those you're interviewing. What this communicates to Candidates is that there may very well be a real need here, which in turn will allow them to share why they have the relevant experience required to help you with the project and achieve your desired outcomes.

The above two tips, while seemingly simple, can go a long way in creating a strong impression on Candidates that you're serious about making a hire and you're not wasting their time in scheduling a conversation with them.

If you're an Organization looking to hire Tech Talent in Canada, reach out to me for more information on how I can help you find, Interview and recruit Top Candidates for your Team!?Send me a message here on LinkedIn ?or email me at [email protected]

Job Searching: is there ANYTHING you can actually control?

"Dean - there's just so many things in our Job Search we can't actually control!!"

If you feel this way about Job Searching - I'd have to agree with you. There certainly are many things which are beyond your control:

• The economy and market conditions
• Traffic conditions which affect getting to the Interview on time
• Internet connectivity issues which mess up the Video Interview
• The Interviewer's attitude

That's just a few - but the list can probably go on!

Here's the thing: why stress yourself over that which you cannot, will not, and never will control? There is absolutely nothing I can do about the economy, market conditions, traffic on the roads, whether an internet outage will take place, or that the Interviewer might be going through something in their personal life which affects their attitude.

Here's what I DO know: while there are many things BEYOND my control, there are many things WITHIN my control:

• My own attitude and positivity
• Having a "Job Search Battle Plan" in place which I follow day in and day out
• My Resume and how much effort I put into it detailing my capabilities and outcomes I can help achieve
• My communication and Interviewing skills
• WHO I choose to network with and reach out to, including Recruiters, peers/colleagues, potential Hiring Managers, etc
• How I plan my day and how much (or how little) of it I dedicate to my Job Search
• Being very clear on my Career goals

Hey - this list can go on and on for quite a bit too folks.

So which list would you rather focus on? Which one will be more productive for you to focus on?

Look - there's a multitude of things which you and I cannot control. I'd rather you focus on what IS within your control. So right now I want you to grab a sheet of paper and a pen, or open up your note taking app on your phone and start writing out all the things which you DO have control over and I want you to focus 100% on those. And even when it comes to those things which you do NOT have any control over, I want you to write out next to it, which aspect of that thing you can influence or can have control over.

Example: Unpredictable traffic conditions which make me late for an Interview. What I can control: I can control anticipating any such delays and therefore leaving earlier to account for this.

Focus on what you CAN control and what you CAN influence. Don't worry about the rest!

Follow me on all my Social Channels at https://linktr.ee/dktechrecruiter and stay tuned for my upcoming online course where I will teach you how to WIN with Recruiters - from initiating contact through to succeeding in the pre-screen.

LinkedIn Poll: Make sure you vote, Job Seekers!

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That's all for this week; if there are any topics you'd like me to cover in a future edition, let me know in the comments - see you next time and forget to Like + Subscribe!

Dean Kulaweera - IT Recruiter | Director, Recruitment & Sales |?Tech Recruiters 360

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