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What recruiters are looking for in Campus Recruitment?
Posted Date: 11 Jan 2008 Resource Type: Articles/Knowledge Sharing Category: Study Abroad
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Posted By: SajithkumarS Member Level: Diamond
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Recruitment process isn't intended to catch you out. In fact, the opposite is true - it's your chance to show yourself to the employer in the best possible light.
Unfortunately, many candidates approach the application process in a sloppy and unprepared manner. Which, when you think about it, is rather strange. Most candidates who approach are academically very bright, yet this intelligence isn't always apparent when they make their applications. If you've got an exam coming up, there's little doubt that your preparations for it will be rigorous and thorough in the extreme. So why spend only a few minutes or so on your resume? It's common sense, really, but spend the same amount of care and attention on your resume as you would for any other important challenge.
Recruitment processes will most likely include a combination of online application forms, personal interviews and group discussions, interviews. You may also be required to take some aptitude or technical tests, depending on the location or business area you have applied for.
This is a brief guide to help you cope with whatever is required of you along the way.
The initial application
It's a marathon, not a sprint
Resumes aren't processed in just a few minutes. They take time - and so should you. Think about the position you really want to apply for. Do research. Get to know the business areas that you're most interested in. Obviously, recruiters don't expect you to know everything - but they do expect you to have done your research. Be prepared.
Make it an event
Your resume should be something that you've worked hard at. It should be something that you really want to succeed. So get to know employer properly. There is so much that you can learn from company websites, annual report or from personal contacts. Try and attend an pre-placement talk. Listen to the speakers. Ask questions. Think about what you've seen and what you've heard. Be eager.
Get the basics right
Sounds obvious? Sadly, a substantial number of otherwise perfectly good candidates get the basics wrong. They mess up their contact details, apply for the wrong position or simply litter their application with spelling mistakes and bad grammar. Be correct.
Be different.
Clarity is key
Be single-minded.
Avoid clichés
"I'm a hard-working, self-motivated team player with a real interest". Maybe, but you could also sound like a robot. Even if you do have some relevant, practical work experience, it's unlikely to be enough to justify such a statement. At this stage, companies are interested in your potential, as much as anything else - so make your potential sound interesting. Think of times when you have shown good judgement, innovation or the ability to work as part of a team. They don't have to come from the world of work, but they should be more than a couple of bland statements. Be individual.
The interview
Relax - even though it could be the most important hour of your life
If you're invited to an interview, it will be because they have liked what they have seen so far. Everybody likes to talk about who they are, what they like doing and where they see themselves going, and companies are keen to hear. So try to relax a little. Be yourself.
It's a conversation, not an interrogation
They are not here to catch you out, but to have a conversation with you. A conversation is a two-way process. On the one hand, they don't want you to simply answer our questions and say nothing else. But on the other, they also don't expect you to come in, sit down and try to take over the interview. Be personable.
Honesty is the best policy
Any exaggerations on your application form will be sure to come back and haunt you. Employers no intention to pick holes in your application, but they will soon find out if you're not who you say you are. There's no need to exaggerate. Confidence is great - trying to trick isn't. Be truthful.
Silence can be good
If you're asked a difficult question, they don't necessarily expect an immediate response. If you know the answer, then that's great. But if you need time to think, then take your time. There's no need to hurry, and there's certainly no need to offer a stock response. At least some of the questions are likely to be open-ended. There might not be a right or a wrong answer. So don't just leap in with the first thing that comes to mind. They are interested in how your mind works, how you analyse difficult questions, how you come to your answer. It's your intelligence, not your ability. Be thoughtful.
All the Best
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| Author: Shyni 31 May 2008 | Member Level: Gold Points : 2 | Thanks for the information
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