 I read a fascinating article by Una Dabiero over at Fairygodboss that speaks volumes as to what recruiters are looking for that turns the #jobseeker into a prospect almost immediately. ▶️Some key takeaways◀️ ✅ They present themselves as a 'fixer.' ✅ They're centered. ✅ They have boundaries. ✅ They connect the dots. ✅ They act like they're interviewing for their dream job. ✅ They seem intellectually curious. ✅ They show up to the interview ready to do the job. ✅ They bring the knowledge and materials to answer interview questions before they're asked. ✅ They send a great thank you note. ✅ They're honest.  Check the slide for some expanded summaries for each of these.  Jobseekers - what are you noticing about recruiters on your job search?  Recruiters - what are we missing?  #jobstickers #ununemployed #thepragmaticresume

1. According to
Recruiters: "10
Things That
Instantly Make Me
Want to Hire a Job
Candidate"
Jobstickers.com

2. THEY PRESENT
THEMSELVES AS A
'FIXER.'
They want someone who can
identify, troubleshoot, offer
solutions and/or resolve
issues.

3. THEY'RE CENTERED.
Feel the flow,
Happy.
Seriously, relax
and get in the
proper mindset
for the
interview.

4. Embrace the work-life
balance mentality,
employers will
appreciate that. You
will also be happier,
more balanced and
even more productive.
THEY HAVE BOUNDARIES.

5. Connect your past success directly
to the job they are applying for.
Target your resume!
THEY CONNECT
THE DOTS.

6. THEY ACT LIKE
THEY'RE
INTERVIEWING FOR
THEIR DREAM JOB.
Be genuinely excited and
passionate about the role during
the interview.

7. THEY SEEM
INTELLECTUALLY
CURIOUS.
They possess an innate desire
for problem-solving and
learning.

8. THEY SHOW UP TO
THE INTERVIEW
READY TO DO THE
JOB.
Outline specific ways you would
improve the team's strategy when I
asked why you would be a good fit
for the job to demonstrate your
passion, value offering and aptitude
for the work.

9. THEY BRING THE
KNOWLEDGE AND
MATERIALS TO
ANSWER INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS BEFORE
THEY'RE ASKED.
Bring in several portfolios and present
them with confidence to the recruiting
team.

10. They send a
great thank you
note.
Send a thank-you email with
something extra including a synopsis
as to why and how you might drove
growth expansion by targeting
certain potential clients.

11. Deliver truthful, candid, and genuine
answers to all the hiring manager
questions. Be a straight shooter.
THEY'RE HONEST.