When the phone rings...
It's that time of the year again when recruiters are tapping the market and actually calling some applicants. Who knows, maybe they really mean to get some of them hired.
So you've barely sat down to dive in to your large bowl of breakfast when the mobile rings. It's a land line number you haven't seen before.
As expected, it's a recruiter who's struggling to pronounce your name. That gives you the perfect opportunity to break the ice and fetch your corporate wig for the rest of the call.
Sounding monotonous, desperate or disappointed it wasn't one of the better jobs you applied to is sure to get you a rejection email much sooner than later. Being upbeat, bubbly and friendly is the right way to go.
Since you've probably applied for every conceivable role, it's best not to start describing your work history as soon as they ask for it, since it's sure to be off target.
Ask them for more information about the company and the role, and then pull out the best suited resume in front of you.
In plain simple words, describe your relevant work history, making sure to drop keywords in the right places. Hopefully, if you already spent some time in preparing a tailored application you should know exactly which magic words to sound loud and clear.
It's a great idea to actually note these keywords as you continue the conversation, especially any new ones you come across. You will need to sound them again in your interview with any more examples that didn't come immediately to mind if you are successful in the phone call.
Regarding expected salary, the best approach that works for me is to explain, "look, I'm really more interested in the company (or role) and in really proving myself rather than a hard figure, so I'm happy to negotiate".
Hopefully this should land the interview and get you one step closer to that dream job. Be as personable as possible so your enthusiasm really shines through.
So you've barely sat down to dive in to your large bowl of breakfast when the mobile rings. It's a land line number you haven't seen before.
As expected, it's a recruiter who's struggling to pronounce your name. That gives you the perfect opportunity to break the ice and fetch your corporate wig for the rest of the call.
Sounding monotonous, desperate or disappointed it wasn't one of the better jobs you applied to is sure to get you a rejection email much sooner than later. Being upbeat, bubbly and friendly is the right way to go.
Since you've probably applied for every conceivable role, it's best not to start describing your work history as soon as they ask for it, since it's sure to be off target.
Ask them for more information about the company and the role, and then pull out the best suited resume in front of you.
In plain simple words, describe your relevant work history, making sure to drop keywords in the right places. Hopefully, if you already spent some time in preparing a tailored application you should know exactly which magic words to sound loud and clear.
It's a great idea to actually note these keywords as you continue the conversation, especially any new ones you come across. You will need to sound them again in your interview with any more examples that didn't come immediately to mind if you are successful in the phone call.
Regarding expected salary, the best approach that works for me is to explain, "look, I'm really more interested in the company (or role) and in really proving myself rather than a hard figure, so I'm happy to negotiate".
Hopefully this should land the interview and get you one step closer to that dream job. Be as personable as possible so your enthusiasm really shines through.
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