As we enter the summer months, the job market is continuing to stay hot. We’re over halfway into 2024. Have you been considering a career change for quite some time? Are you feeling stagnant in your current role or gravitating towards a new role?
There are many factors that go into a job search to make the candidate successful, but one of those factors tends to be overlooked or not even considered especially when working with a recruiter and that is to be the perfect candidate. To prepare for your job search, we like to instill the qualities below. We value candidates who are transparent, serious about their next move and have the trust in us to get them there.
- Transparency – the perfect candidate is honest about their resume and their experience. They are open-minded about their job search
- Preparedness – the perfect candidate is overprepared for their interviews, has done ample research about the company and has questions at the ready
- Enthusiasm – the perfect candidate is excited about their next role and about the company we put in front of the candidate. They bring eagerness to their search and during their interview process
- Confidence – the perfect candidate can bet on themselves. They are proud of their skills and know their potential. They put their best self forward in an interview setting
- Perseverance – the perfect candidate trusts the process and is resolute with their opportunities. Candidates need to allow our recruiters to have faith in them and sometimes play the long game
- Seriousness – the perfect candidate gives high priority and dedication to their search. The perfect candidate is devoted and not easily influenced by outside commentary
- Communication / being available – the perfect candidate overcommunicates and keeps the recruiter aware of other activity and interview feedback. The perfect candidate dedicates time to their search and makes time for the recruiter. They follow-up with their recruiter just as the recruiter does with them
- Professionalism– the perfect candidate is put together in their appearance and in their interview setting. They know how to deliver answers properly and in an intelligent, respectful manner.
Want to finally get your search off the ground? Discuss these qualities with one of our recruiters and please reach out to us with your resume info@arrowsearchpartners.com