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Understanding Candidate Behaviors in Job Interviews When recruiting, you’ll encounter various types of candidates with different motivations. Here are some key types to be aware of: 1. Serious Job Seekers – Genuinely interested in new roles and aligned with company goals. 2. Offer Shoppers – Collecting offers to negotiate a raise or promotion at their current job. 3. Passive Candidates – Open to the right opportunity but not actively looking. 4. Practice Interviewers – Interviewing to gain experience or assess market value. 5. Counter-Offer Seekers – Using offers as leverage with their current employer. 6. Explorers – Early in the job search, still weighing options. 7. Time-Wasters – Interviewing without serious intent to switch jobs. 8. Urgent Seekers – Need immediate employment due to personal circumstances. 9. Reluctant Candidates – Interviewing out of obligation, not intent. 10. Multiple Offer Holders – Weighing several offers to secure the best deal. Recognizing these behaviors can help you tailor your hiring strategy and better engage with candidates. #Recruitment #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #JobSeekers #Interviewing #HR #Careers #HiringTrends #OfferShopping #JobMarket #CandidateExperience #TalentManagement #Workplace #HumanResources #JobSearch #EmployeeEngagement #CareerGrowth #JobOpportunities #RecruitingTips #HiringStrategy #EmployerBranding

🌟 Candidate Success Tips: How to Stand Out in Your Job Search (and How Ocho Can Help) 🌟 Here at Ocho, we know how the smallest details can make the biggest difference in securing your next opportunity, whether it’s in IT, HR, or sales. Here are some tips to help you shine – and how we can support you along the way: 🔍 Tailor Your CV for Each Role  A generic CV won’t cut it. At Ocho, we’ll work with you to highlight the skills and achievements that matter most for each specific role, ensuring you present your best self to potential employers. 🎯 Personalise Your Application  We guide candidates on how to communicate their personality and passion effectively, helping you connect with employers on a deeper level. 💬 Leverage Your Network  The power of networking is invaluable. Through Ocho, we will use our connections to help find the right role for you. 🗣️ Prepare for Interviews Like a Pro  Research is key, but so is knowing what recruiters are looking for. Our team at Ocho provides in-depth interview preparation and insights, helping you make a strong impression. 🚀 Be Proactive and Follow Up  A thoughtful follow-up can seal the deal. Ocho helps guide you through the entire process, ensuring no step is missed. At Ocho, we’re here to do more than just place you in a role – we’re here to support your entire journey to success. Reach out if you want to discuss your next career move. Together, we can get you where you want to be! 🌐 www.ochopeople.com  ✉️ hello@ochopeople.com 🍿𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗵𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁!!🍿 #CareerTips #OchoPeople #Recruitment #CandidateSuccess #OchoRecruitment #Hiring 

Jobseekers, I see very long interview processes at the senior levels -- we are talking 3, 4, 5+ months. This is largely out of the control of your recruiter contacts and very much dictated by busy decision-maker's schedules. If you want to start a new job by the fall, keep at it all summer. - Build your company target list using Steve Dalton's The 2-Hour Job Search method. His book explains how to build a list of 40 and how to chip away at it. - Ask for informational conversations. 30-minute Zooms or coffee dates are great ways to gather information, ask for recommendations, and gain referrals. - Stay top of mind. You have heard of the Hidden Job Market. It is not a new concept. Your job is to stay present with your network so you may hear about percolating and unadvertised opportunities. Heck, you might even have a chance to have a job written around your skill set! It is frustrating to enter a long interview process and emerge as the number two candidate. Keep a couple of balls in the air because there are no guarantees regarding budgets or circumstances that throw the job offer in another candidate's direction. As for these long interview processes -- when you land your next executive role, become a tight partner with your TA and help drive recruitment processes and candidate care with fewer stops and starts. #careers #jobs #management

Tenacious Tuesday: Mastering the Art of the Informational Interview! Recruiters: Uncover hidden talent and gain valuable industry insights! Job Seekers: Learn about companies and roles from the inside out! The informational interview is a powerful tool for both sides of the recruitment equation. Here's how to make it a success: For Recruiters: - Target the right people: Identify individuals with skills and experience relevant to your open positions. - Craft a compelling message: Explain your interest in their expertise and how it could benefit your company. - Focus on learning: Ask insightful questions about their role, the company culture, and future plans. - Express gratitude: Thank them for their time and let them know you'll keep them in mind for future opportunities. For Job Seekers: - Research your target companies: Identify individuals in your desired roles or departments. - Personalize your request: Explain your career goals and why you're interested in their company. - Prepare insightful questions: Show genuine interest in their work and the company. - Follow up: Thank them for their time and express your continued interest. By utilizing informational interviews strategically, both recruiters and job seekers can gain valuable insights and build strong connections. #TenaciousTuesday #Recruitment #JobSearch #InformationalInterview #Networking

🤔 Job interview - more than just a hiring process A job interview offers a company immense opportunities. While the primary goal is, of course, to understand candidates better and select the most suitable person for the role, the possibilities extend far beyond this. Broader Opportunities Include 👉 Creating Outstanding Experiences: Ensuring that every candidate has a positive experience can lead to future collaborations. A good interview experience is the foundation for this step. 👉 Showcasing Your Culture and Values: Use the interview to communicate your company’s culture, values, mission, and vision authentically. When we are sincere, authentic, and human, the message spreads effectively. 👉 Building Relationships: Candidates might become our customers, partners, or collaborators in the future. The interview is an opportunity to speak deeply about the company, how we operate, and what we stand for. 👉 Strengthening Employer Branding: Highlight your Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and reinforce your employer brand through every interaction. We miss many opportunities when we focus solely on the immediate impact related to a single job opening. #employerbranding #candidateexperience #companyculturematters #recruiting

Wanna know my top 3 tips for improving your chances when it comes to recruitment? Here goes 👉👉👉 📢 IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU.... All recruitment efforts should be viewed as a marketing and PR excercise. So just like in marketing every part of your process should be about them. Start thinking about your ideal candidate just like an ideal client. Profile them. Talk to them in their language. Serenade them into wanting your job more than any other job they have ever wanted. 📢 RETHINK YOUR ENTIRE PROCESS... Is your current recruitment process too long, or not long enough? Are you asking the wrong questions, or talking too much in interviews? Looking for a unicorn or not really sure what you are looking for? It's time to re-engineer your process with the candidate in mind to make sure they have an amazing experience even if they don't get the job! 📢 PROFILE YOUR TOP PERFORMERS Other than skillset and qualifications do you really know what you want? Like do you have a clear idea of the person's values, personality traits, and strengths that make them an A-grade performer? If not it's time to use profiling to assess your stars so you can replicate them. If you need help re-engineering your process then reach out! HR Gurus can help. #recruitment #hrconsulting #hradvice #talentaquisition #interviews #interviewing #unicorn #talentmanagement #profiling #testing

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 1        Filtering employees based solely on interviews is a common practice, especially companies or for roles where personality and fit are crucial 2      When a candidate’s CV shows extensive experience but lacks of specific job knowledge, it presents a challenge for hiring managers 3        It's important to balance the assessment of a candidate's skills and potential with the understanding that minor mistakes can happen during an interview. Ruling out candidates based solely on small errors can mean missing out strong and capable individuals 4 . Companies prefer to hire through personal references even when they have published vacancies on other sources, potentially limiting the entry of top talent into the company. 5   Candidates are not choosing jobs based on what they love to do, but rather on which jobs offer higher salaries. #rightcandidate #job #emplyoment #creatingopportunity

To candidates- It's okay to explore a job and have a few discussions to find out more, before you make a decision on a job. I sense at times candidates feel pressure on having to follow through to the end of the process when it's okay to step out at any stage of the process. At the start of any recruitment process, there might not be enough information for you to make a certain decision, so explore until you feel comfortable. And step out at any stage you change your mind. Hiring managers change their minds and will move to a different candidate, or put jobs on hold at times, so it's okay to explore different jobs through interviews. You're not wasting people's time, you're exploring. Recruitment needs investment of time -for all parties. #CareerCoach #CareerCounselling #Interviews

Why Choose Kate Gerald for Your Recruitment, Career, and Training Needs? ⁠ Clients:⁠ 🎯 Contingent Recruitment: Tailored solutions ensuring the perfect fit for your team.⁠ 🏆 Exclusive Recruitment: We do it all for you, saving you time & money to focus on your business ⁠ ✨ Quality Talent: Access to exceptional candidates ready to drive your success.⁠ 🤝 Dedicated Partnership: Comprehensive support and insights at every step.⁠ ⁠ Candidates:⁠ 💼 Dream Job Hunting: Personalised guidance to land the job that matches your aspirations.⁠ 🚀 Career Partner: From CV crafting to interview prep, I'm with you all the way.⁠ 🌟 By your Side: Even if we're not placing you on a job, we can still be by your side and help you through the entire process, ensuring you're fully equipped to land your dream role.⁠ ⁠ Training Services:⁠ 📈 Sales & Strategy: Elevate your team with cutting-edge sales tactics and strategic planning.⁠ 🎙 Interview Training: For both sides of the table - Ace your interviews or conduct them like a pro.⁠ 📝 Job Adverts: Learn to attract top talent with compelling job advertisements.⁠ 💡 Stay & Exit Interviews: Master these crucial conversations for better retention and insights.⁠ ⁠ and SO much more! I'm always looking for new ways to tailor my recruitment training to you & your business, so if you don't see what you want on this list or my website, get in touch. ⁠ ⁠ Partnering with me means tapping into a wealth of knowledge, tailored support, and a commitment to excellence. Ready to elevate your career or business? Let’s make it happen together!⁠ ⁠ Kate ⭐️⁠ ⁠ kate@kagrecruitmentconsultancy.co.uk // 07738279413⁠ ⁠ #notyourbasicceo #kategerald #theofficialkategerald #womeninbusiness #femaleceo #notyourbasic #kag #kagrecruitment #kagrecruitmentconsultancy #womenownedbusiness #womenlead #womenpublicfigures #femalepublicfigures #femalespeakers #womenspeakers #womenpublications #womeninmaledominatedindustries