On Getting Hired Fast
From careerbuilder.com comes an article by Mark Krajnik, CEO of Next Level Solutions, titled "Four Ways to Get Hired Faster." I think RT students and professionals can benefit from it so I am sharing parts of the article in this post. I have slightly revised the information to fit RTs. Here it is:
If you want the job, you must be certain they know it. Let's explore four sure-fire ways to move a hiring process forward as quickly as the company will allow:
1. Provide detailed information & professional references up front.
Supply all required information.
Be aware of the common candidate red flags and answer the questions before they're asked.
Have three to five professional references up front to validate your background and experience. Do NOT ever list references available upon request. The hiring person does not want to go to the trouble of the extra step of obtaining your references -- especially when other applicants have provided their references.
Whenever possible, provide a recent manager, peer and subordinate to give the most complete picture of your abilities to the new company.
2. Attitude is everything.
RTs need to be positive people. Bring a positive, high energy attitude on every interview. There is no room for a negative presence in an organization. Once you have given that impression, it most likely will not go away.
Be positive and proactive, and close each step of the process with enthusiasm. "I'm very interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity. What's the next step?"
3. Research the organization & prepare for the interview.
Get your facts and figures straight. Nothing is more impressive than knowing the inner workings, products, people, mission, vision and goals of an organization.
Realize that your interviewing skills and your ability to perform the job are two very different things. You'll need both to get the offer.
Write out questions that you need answers to before accepting an offer.
Role-play your responses to standard and behavioral-based interview questions.
Thoroughly review the organization's Web site and any recent articles written by its leaders.
4. Immediate, professional follow up.
Be certain they know you're interested. As soon as it is possible, send a handwritten thank-you note and a personalized e-mail message to every person with whom you interviewed.
The written word has somehow gotten lost in the electronic age. Differentiate yourself and send a note card in the mail either that same day or the next day.
Avoid a "cookie-cutter" e-mail, and take the time to personalize each message to the team that interviewed you.
If you want the job, you must be certain they know it. Let's explore four sure-fire ways to move a hiring process forward as quickly as the company will allow:
1. Provide detailed information & professional references up front.
Supply all required information.
Be aware of the common candidate red flags and answer the questions before they're asked.
Have three to five professional references up front to validate your background and experience. Do NOT ever list references available upon request. The hiring person does not want to go to the trouble of the extra step of obtaining your references -- especially when other applicants have provided their references.
Whenever possible, provide a recent manager, peer and subordinate to give the most complete picture of your abilities to the new company.
2. Attitude is everything.
RTs need to be positive people. Bring a positive, high energy attitude on every interview. There is no room for a negative presence in an organization. Once you have given that impression, it most likely will not go away.
Be positive and proactive, and close each step of the process with enthusiasm. "I'm very interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity. What's the next step?"
3. Research the organization & prepare for the interview.
Get your facts and figures straight. Nothing is more impressive than knowing the inner workings, products, people, mission, vision and goals of an organization.
Realize that your interviewing skills and your ability to perform the job are two very different things. You'll need both to get the offer.
Write out questions that you need answers to before accepting an offer.
Role-play your responses to standard and behavioral-based interview questions.
Thoroughly review the organization's Web site and any recent articles written by its leaders.
4. Immediate, professional follow up.
Be certain they know you're interested. As soon as it is possible, send a handwritten thank-you note and a personalized e-mail message to every person with whom you interviewed.
The written word has somehow gotten lost in the electronic age. Differentiate yourself and send a note card in the mail either that same day or the next day.
Avoid a "cookie-cutter" e-mail, and take the time to personalize each message to the team that interviewed you.
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