Job Search Blog

The cover letter/email and CV has worked, you now have that interview with the Recruitment company!

Although you have your foot in the door, there is still a long way to go.

We asked several Recruiters what they looked for in a Candidate and the replies were interesting.

You may have your own ideas about what Recruiters are looking for however here are a few things that we managed to find out.

Things that will make a “Difference”

• Lack of arrogance
• Confident Presence
• Positive First Impression
• Attitude
• Currently Employed

The “Essentials”

• Qualifications
• Ability to do the job
• Accomplishments

Be Professional – Your Online Presence

“Recruiters and hiring managers pre-screen you using Google and LinkedIn before they bring you in [for an interview],” says David Perry, author of Guerilla Marketing for Job Seekers 2.0.

If you didn’t already figure this out – that photo album on facebook of you at a drunken party dancing on the tables could actually count against you!