Don't get eliminated!

At the end of each MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) episode on Spike TV they shout “Don’t get eliminated!” So, you ask yourself, what does that phrase have to do with job hunting? If you’re not careful, working with multiple recruiters can cause you to be eliminated from contention for a position you’re seeking.

If you are working with multiple recruiters it is important that you control your resume. Make sure you understand who your resume is being submitted to and by whom. Many companies will discard an individual’s resume which has been submitted to them by more than one vendor (recruiting company). They simply don’t want to get in the middle of the “I submitted him/her first” argument.

Although a smart recruiter will ask you where your resume has been submitted, don’t leave it up to them! Keep track of where your recruiters have submitted you. Let them know if you've already been submitted to a particular company. Doing so will keep you from being “eliminated” from a job before you’ve even had a chance to compete.

Al Walsh

Gould Intelligent, LLC

awalsh@gouldintelligent.com

http://www.gouldintelligent.com/

Leverage your recruiter!

In a previous blog I discussed how to utilize your recruiter to make your resume shine for a particular position/employer. So, now you’ve landed an interview. How can your recruiter help you through that process?

Your recruiter most likely has a relationship with the hiring manager, either directly or through their account manager. They should be able to help you with employer specific preparation. A short list includes:
· Where to show up, and at what time. Is there a trick to locating the building or the office in the building? Will you need to fill out an application prior to the interview?
· What to wear. Though it is always best to dress conservatively, some companies expect a certain level of attire. Your recruiter should have inside information on this.
· Who will be interviewing you? Will you be interviewing with one person, multiple people, in a group setting, or serially? Knowing this ahead of time will reduce any surprises.
· What to bring with you. How many copies of your resume should you bring? Should you bring samples of your work? You should always bring a pad of paper and a pen to take notes. You should also write your questions out ahead of time, so you won’t forget them.
· The type of interview to expect. Does the company practice behavioral, informational, or stress interviewing, or is it a mixture? Knowing the type of interview allows you to prepare for certain questions and how to answer them.
· What you need to know about the position, beyond the job description. Is this position replacing someone, or is it new? What’s the hiring manager like? Insight regarding the position can allow you to highlight the strengths they’re looking for.
· What you need to know about the company, beyond their website. What is the work culture? Insight about the company allows you to pose questions to see how you fit in.

There are a million (now a million and one) websites with suggestions on how to prepare for an upcoming interview. After you’ve read a number of those, be sure to leverage your recruiter to get the inside scoop!

Al Walsh
awalsh@gouldintelligent.com
http://www.gouldintelligent.com/

Scottsdale Job Network Meeting

SJN MEETING: TUES, JAN 15, 2008

Self-Promotion: IS IT THE missing ingredient in your job search?

Some of the most highly-paid and powerful people did not attain their positions by being the most technically competent. They did it through purposeful self-promotion. Some people are natural promoters. They are born with the instinct to self-promotion. For others, often the most loyal, motivated and deserving self-promotion is emotionally difficult. They are rendered invisible by a spirit-crushing condition called fear of self-promotion. You will learn the three keys to visibility management in your job search.

Guest speaker, Connie Kadansky, is the President of Exceptional Sales Performance, LLC an international consulting and performance improvement practice. She is a nationally recognized expert in identifying and eliminating Sales Call Reluctance. Call Reluctance can neutralize any career. Connie has a proven track record for increased sales from brand new salespeople to veteran producers in diverse industries, i.e., financial services, insurance, print media, software, public broadcasting and executive search. http://www.exceptionalsales.com/

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday mornings:

9-9:30 Networking, resume reviews, contact with recruiters

9:30 Welcome, announcements, 30-second commercials

10:00 Speaker begins

11:15 Speaker ends, feedback collected

Networking continues until 11:30

We meet at and use space provided by Temple Chai, 4645 East Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4839. Temple Chai is located just east of the Piestawa Freeway (Route 51) and South & West of the loop 101 (PIMA FREEWAY SECTION). Marilyn Road is on the west side of Tatum Blvd. between Thunderbird and Greenway Roads

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is a non-profit community group of business leaders and volunteers. We are not a job placement forum, and we do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN. We do, however, provide education in the job search process and all attendees have the opportunity to meet and work with people who offer support and guidance during employment transition.

The value of SJN lies in the skills, business networks and personal passions of our members. Membership is open to everyone willing to share their skills and anyone interested in local networking or in need of employment transition support.

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