This is my slide for a 3-hours workshop with mostly graduating students from PSB Academy + a few alumni. The slides were adjusted to cater for a larger student crowd
2. Founder/MD of RecruitPlus,
specialist recruitment
agency since 2004
President of Singapore
Professional Recruitment
Organisation
Co-Author of “Everything
you wish to ask a
Headhunter
Speaker
Trainer
4. How do we charge our clients?
Fee Calculation
Expressed in percentage
terms
“Our service fee is equal
to 21% of the candidate’s
first year’s total
identifiable
compensation, which
shall include a
reasonable estimate of
bonuses and incentives,
in addition to the salary,
to be earned during the
first twelve (12) months.”
6. A Headhunter’s Schedule
9:00 a.m. Arrive, check e-mail, and plan for the
day
9:15 a.m. Hot calls – closes, interview debriefs,
candidate presentations, search assignments, etc.
9:30 a.m. Uninterrupted “A” Player marketing calls
11:30 a.m. Return voice mails, read, send emails,
get fee agreements sent to office support
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Hot calls that have developed from
morning
1:30 p.m. Uninterrupted recruiting calls on job #1
3:00 p.m. Uninterrupted recruiting calls on job #2
4:00 p.m. Return phone calls, check email,
afternoon de-briefs and preps
5:30 p.m. Plan for next day
8. The one on the right was looked at more thoroughly than
the one of the left because of its clear and concise format:
9. 6 seconds resume screening
Name
Current title
and company
Current
position start
and end dates
Previous title
and company,
Previous
position start
and end dates
Education
10. Bad Resume
10
• Legible Font.
• Objective versus
profile.
• Don’t just list
responsibilities.
• Provide quantitative
and qualitative data
wherever possible.
• Order of information.
• Leave off the personal
information.
12. Bad candidates
• Job Hopping
• Unrealistic jump in asking salary
• Unconvincing time lapses between
employers, or being unemployed.
• Unwilling to travel
• Lack of progression
• History of accepting counteroffers
12
13. Good candidates
• Rapid responses
• Full disclosure throughout the process
• Only uses a few agencies
• Timely feedback following any interviews
• References or target companies to approach
• Share all family issues related to your candidacy
• Make me aware of any compensation changes
that occur throughout the process
• Be available to interview during normal business
hours
• Commit to not taking a counter-offer
24. 1. Find out as much as possible about the company’s
culture.
2. Prepare a list of questions regarding the position,
department and company.
3. Be prepared to clearly state how your experience
matches each job requirement.
4. Differentiate yourself.
5. Be prepared to describe how you will add value to
the team, department and company.
6. Consider conducting a mock interview
7. Do not wear too much cologne or perfume.
8. Dress conservatively for the interview..
9. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early .
10. If you need to reschedule your appointment, call
Legible Font. You want to make sure that all the information is legible. Don’t detract from what you have to offer by highlighting your name and/or contact information with a special font.
Objective versus profile. Notice how the sample below provides a general objective without offering anything for the hiring manager. A profile is a way to convey what you have to offer a potential employer, not what you want from them.
Don’t just list responsibilities. Most hiring managers know what the average duties are for a given position and don’t need a job description from you.
Provide quantitative and qualitative data wherever possible. While the content can be similar for both a “good” and “bad” resume, it’s the lack of measurable (i.e. quantifiable and qualifiable) data provided that distinguishes the two.
Order of information. This applicant graduated over five years ago, yet leads with her education. In general you shouldn’t place your education before your experience if you’re not a recent graduate, have an advanced degree, and/or want to work within education.
Leave off the personal information. The need for including hobbies has long since past. Employers want to know what professional organizations you are a member of, what publications you have written, what professional awards you have won, etc.
1. Find out as much as possible about the company’s culture. The company website, job postings, LevoLeague.com, Vault.com, Glassdoor.com, and LinkedIn are sources for insider information.
2. Prepare a list of questions regarding the position, department and company. Bring it with you.
3. Be prepared to clearly state how your experience matches each job requirement.
4. Differentiate yourself. Why are you the best candidate for the position?
5. Be prepared to describe how you will add value to the team, department and company.
6. Consider conducting a mock interview with a friend or family member.
7. Do not wear cologne or perfume.
8. Dress conservatively for the interview. Select your clothes the night before. Make sure your clothes and shoes are in impeccable condition. This preparation not only makes an excellent first impression, it also boosts your confidence. Men: get a trim and be clean-shaven. Women: File your nails. Excessively long and flamboyantly painted fingernails are distracting and unprofessional.
9. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so you are not rushed or late due to unexpected traffic delays. This will give you ample time to breathe deeply, calm down and compose yourself.
10. If you need to reschedule your appointment, call as early as possible. Companies appreciate advanced notice of schedule changes and will do their best to provide you the same courtesy.
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