Tips From a Headhunter For Job Seekers

Having been in the headhunting industry for nearly 20 years, it takes a lot to shock or surprise me during an interview. I have a tendency to credit myself with “having seen it all”. Every so often, though, I meet someone that throws me a curveball – in good and/or bad ways – and that makes me reflect on just how unique every person that we meet is.

You interviewed for a great job that scores checkmarks all around on your career wish list. So when you get the call that the job is yours, do you simply agree to sign on the dotted line? Or should you negotiate the terms of your contract to see how much more you can improve the offer?

The current job market is competitive, and there are a lot of “A” players out there. Job searching can be overwhelming, especially when most things you read talk about how you’re doing it all wrong. As a recruiter, I deal with job seekers every day, and there are lots of things that most people are consistently doing right. Read on to find out what smart job seekers are doing and how you can make sure you’re one of them.

Want to stand out in an interview from a sea of other candidates? Come to the interview prepared with a list of good questions. In a face-to-face interview, asking insightful questions is your opportunity to show how you think and demonstrate your value to the company. Plus it helps you decide if it’s the job you really want. Here are some good ones to get you started.

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