head hunters' secrets (that all job seekers should know)

that All Job Seekers Should Know

HEAD HUNTERS' SECRETS

Adrian Tan

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

There are 3 key points

in job searching

Getting Hired

GETTING STARTED

1

When is a GOOD TIME to change?

You’re miserable every morning

YOU ONLY HAD ONE JOB

YOUR PASSION IS GONE

Too. Many. Choices!

KNOWYOURSELF

Check with your

Begin with the end in mind

2

The right head hunter

Prominent online

presenceRapport building

Networking is marketing. Marketing yourself, marketing your uniqueness, marketing what you stand for.- Christine Comaford

Humans don’t read your resume first

SEYour Resume

TIME WE TOOK TO READ YOUR RESUME5 – 10 seconds

Source: RecruitPlus Designer CV

Executive Summary is important

3 START SELLING

M.e.a.s.u.r.e your activities

What should you measure:

Companies Sendouts Connections

Top tenintervie

wprep tips

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 as early as possible.

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Adrian Tan