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This is an amazing tip! 💡One thing I would also like to add here based on my experience interviewing candidates is that a lot don't spend time understanding the company they are interviewing, their products and services, who are their competitors and how they compete. it truly shows your interest in the opportunity, company and how you strategically think.

If you're currently employed and interviewing for a new job, instead of talking about why you're looking to leave your current company, share why you're excited about the opportunity in front of you. "Why are you interested in this opportunity?" Answers like, "there's a lot of change at my current company", "there isn't opportunity to get promoted right now", or "I don't see eye to eye with leadership" tells me that you're a potential flight risk and may be on your next job search when the going gets tough. Instead, a response like "I saw this opportunity posted online and it caught my eye because my experience aligns with A, B, and C and I'm eager to utilize and strengthen those skillsets. I also read more about the company and was impressed with X and Y and am excited about the potential of making an impact on that mission." There is a big difference between running away from an employer and intentionally pursuing a role. Recruiters and hiring managers are always looking for the latter. #recruitmentrevealed #behindthehiring #interviewtips

This is excellent advice on reframing answers to a common question in the interview process.

Happy Friday everyone, ☕️ Having my coffee this morning, I was reflecting on how often I hear from family, friends, and professionals in my network about the challenge of finding new job opportunities. This message comes from people with great experience in various fields, from HR to IT, engineering, and everything in between. They share their journeys of applying to hundreds of roles, getting 10-20 responses, and securing only 1-3 interviews at best. In my over 10 years in recruiting, I've seen cycles that repeat. We've moved from a time of abundant roles (companies hiring excessively but limited candidates ready to change) to a period where companies are hiring less and more strategically, while more candidates are looking for new roles. I believe in the power of this network and I want to use this post to help each other out. If you're a recruiter or hiring manager looking for specific roles, feel free to share the link to your openings in the comments. If you're a candidate looking for your next opportunity, feel free to share what you're seeking. You never know how one comment can connect you to the perfect candidate or your next dream job. What's your perception of the current labor market? Happy to find out what helped you in your job search. Let's support each other! 🚀 #sharingiscaring #recruiting #talentmarket #hiring #trends #jobseeking #hiring #supporteachother #thepowerofcommunity

Hello LinkedIn Family, If you're currently employed and interviewing for a new job, instead of talking about why you're looking to leave your current company, share why you're excited about the opportunity in front of you. "Why are you interested in this opportunity?" Answers like, "there's a lot of change at my current company", "there isn't opportunity to get promoted right now", or "I don't see eye to eye with leadership" tells me that you're a potential flight risk and may be on your next job search when the going gets tough. Instead, a response like "I saw this opportunity posted online and it caught my eye because my experience aligns with A, B, and C and I'm eager to utilize and strengthen those skill sets. I also read more about the company and was impressed with X and Y and am excited about the potential of making an impact on that mission." There is a big difference between running away from an employer 😂 and intentionally pursuing a role. Recruiters and hiring managers are always looking for the latter. #recruitmentrevealed #behindthehiring #interviewtips

Great advice from Samantha Shulman This is one of the most common questions you will face Your answer can make a great impression Some would advise speaking towards “career growth” but you may stand out from the crowd if you take the advice below and pivot the question slightly Interviewing can be hard and stressful When you see great advice from the other side - take it!!

🚀 Pursue with Purpose, Not Panic: Why You're Interested Matters! 🚀 Looking to make a career move? It's crucial to focus on why you're excited about new opportunities rather than why you're leaving your current role. Great tips on presenting your enthusiasm and aligning your experience with the new job. ⬇️ Read more below ⬇️

When interviewing for a new job while currently employed, focus on the exciting aspects of the new opportunity rather than why you want to leave your current company. _ For instance, instead of mentioning issues like "there's a lot of change at my current company," "there isn't opportunity to get promoted right now," or "I don't see eye to eye with leadership," which may indicate to potential employers that you might leave when faced with challenges, emphasize your enthusiasm for the new role. _ A better response would be: "I came across this opportunity online and was immediately interested because my experience aligns with A, B, and C, and I’m eager to utilize and strengthen those skills. Additionally, after researching the company, I was impressed with X and Y and am excited about contributing to that mission." _ This approach highlights the difference between running away from an employer and intentionally pursuing a role, which is what recruiters and hiring managers are looking for. #recruitmentrevealed #behindthehiring #interviewtips

You've just received a job offer, however... The company extending the offer isn't your top preference. You are still in the interview process with your most desired employer. What should you do? This topic can be sensitive, and opinions on it vary widely. Here is my perspective: As someone seeking employment, you are in essence the chief executive of your own career and life. It is your responsibility to gather all pertinent information, evaluate it comprehensively, and make the decision that is most beneficial for you. This is the same approach a CEO of any company you aspire to join would take. In practical terms, what does this imply? Personally, I would accept the offer from my second or third choice (provided I had informed my preferred employer of my other offer and I'm faced with an unextendable deadline). Subsequently, I would proceed with the interviews at my preferred company. Should I not secure the position at my top choice, I am still left with viable alternatives. On the other hand, if I am offered the position at my preferred company, I would gather all the information, evaluate it, and then make the optimal decision for myself. This might mean continuing with the second-choice company... Or it might entail withdrawing my acceptance and choosing my preferred employer. When I propose this strategy, people often object, saying, "but you've made a commitment!" "You're going to damage relationships!" Perhaps. Likely, even. But I've yet to see a company forgo layoffs to "honor a commitment" to an employee who declined their dream job. One quarter, it's all about being "one big family." The next, it's layoffs. The CEO of your company won't hesitate to set aside emotions to make the best decision for the company. Neither should you. Collect all relevant information. Analyze it carefully. Then, make the most suitable decision for yourself. #InnovateYourJob #job #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Hiring #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalBranding #InterviewTips