1. What recruiters look for – an holistic
approach to getting into the hot seat and
beyond.

2. 
 Introduction – Oryx HR Solutions
 Context and big picture
 Recruiting – The nuts and bolts
 Selection – Its not just an interview (what we actually
check)
 Check yourself to present yourself.
Content:

3. 
 Since June 1996 – 20 years in the field of recruitment,
selection and placement.
 Specialise in finding the best candidate for our
clients to add value to their organisations.
 We have done interviews before – lots of them.
 Our aim is to place candidates in positions where
they will sustainably grow and add value to our very
diverse clientele – not all agencies work like this.
Oryx HR Solutions

4. 
 Uncertainty = Stress
 Getting into the job market is uncertain and is
completely different from the academic
environment.
 You cant control what potential employers or
recruiters will do, but you can control how you will
navigate through the job seeking process.
 Today we will discuss what you can control, and
give advice on how to control it.
Context:

5. 
 Recruitment agencies service employers – get the
best fit for the vacancy.
 Recruitment agencies often pay fines if a candidate
does not perform at a certain level within a certain
time (show measurable progress in reasonable time).
 Spending time on work seekers is actually a loss for
the recruitment company – they make money from
the employer, not the employee.
 Recruitment agents are often more interested in your
behaviour than your intentions.
Nuts & Bolts –
Recruitment agency

6. 
 Not just an interview – we look for:
 Before an interview
 First impression of your application email.
 First impression of your CV.
 First phone call – what we hear and don’t hear.
 Application forms – how when and how neat we
receive them. (Are the filled in completely?)
 Availability to attend interviews.
Selection:

7. 
 On the day of the interview:
 Are you on time?
 How do you interact with the reception staff?
 How did you park your car?
 Who came with you to the interview?
 Did you actually bring a CV to the interview.
 Application CV and interview CV.
 How did you dress for the interview – first physical
impression.
Selection Continued….

8. 
 During the interview…..
 Two ears one mouth principle, listening enables you to
respond purposefully.
 Be interested – don’t try to be interesting.
 Show interest and not only in how the position will
benefit you, but where you can add value.
 If you don’t – you don’t know – don’t try and deceive
or wing it….
 Don’t confuse confidence with arrogance.
Selection Continued……

9. 
 Be on time – 7 minutes before the interview.
 Interact respectfully with the reception staff – their
opinions often count a lot.
 Make sure your car is clean and in neat condition.
 Assure you are neatly groomed and smell nice:
 Woman react to smell, men to vision.
 Did you check all the spelling on your CV?
 If you quote someone on your CV, know who they
are.
Check yourself…..

10. 
 Bring a parent with you to the interview.
 Phone the agency every day to receive feedback.
 Not arrive for an interview with the agency….we
remember.
 Discuss the salary with the recruiters client – you
don't have an offer yet.
 Try to interview the interviewer.
 Smell of smoke/ bad breath.
 You can easily talk yourself out a position.
NO NO NO