head hunters' secrets (that all job seekers should know)
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The job market in 2014 will continue to be viciously competitive and it is being played with new rules. LinkedIn, social media, infographics and multimedia résumés have changed the way jobseekers much approach the job market. Learn the behind-the-scene secrets of headhunters and you can leapfrog and move ahead of the competition.TRANSCRIPT
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