There are different types of questions asked by interviewers in any kind of job interview. One of the common competency based interview question a job seeker faces is ‘Why’ or ‘How’ is he fit to work in a position advertised or for the company. Most of the job seekers answer this by howling their good qualities. However, the question “What makes you a good fit for this job?” is not a question about candidate’s qualities. It’s a question about how well you have known about your possible next job and researched about it. You’re going to answer this question by making them know how well you’ve prepared and what range you are in to answer it. It is imperative that every candidate wants to be wanted. An interviewer is unlikely to be overly charmed by a candidate who looks like they’re simply trying to hold an interest. So, instead of selling yourself and lashing out qualities of how and what make you a great hire for any company, the fittest approach would be to to demonstrate why you’re a perfect match for this particular job. First and foremost, you should do some homework and research the company. Take some time out before the interview to find out what the company is, by checking it’s website. Check if it has social media presence and accounts and what they are posting about. Check the Glassdoor site to know the reviews and what previously hired employees have mentioned. This will give you a […]

Do you remember the good old days? Have a minute to think about what this means to you. Everyone’s answer is different. But one thing that I imagine will be similar is that you will always try to recreate that moment. This could mean moving from job to job, never quite find one that fits. Can you relate to that? If it’s a ‘yes’, let me give you some advice… Stop thinking about the past, as it will never come back and it will never be the same! The past is the past for a reason. Please stop wasting time thinking that you can recreate it. You won’t! When it comes to a strategy for this you should divide time and focus on three aspects. They are Manage the present  Selectively forget the past.  Create the Future. Over focus on the first aspect. If you have to create a future for yourself then you have to you to work on the second aspect. It is simpler said than done. However, the message is simple: “The future is now.”  Competition at present is very high, the 2nd and 3rd options mentioned above refer to competition for the future which is Innovation. But, both are important.  Focus on your strengths and overcome and fears to change your future. Work on your weaknesses simultaneously.  One more very important thing is to set a big goal and try to accomplish it in smaller chunks of objectives set out periodically. For example, you want to become […]

The recruitment and staffing industry is at a crucial juncture and dawn of new age as human resourcing recruiters and technological advancement compete to enhance the recruitment process as per a report from HR Dive.In June 2017, the Glassdoor Local Pay Report states that, in general, recruiters will become apprised of an 8.4% pay increase by 2018 which is equal to almost four times that of HR professionals.This, suggests that talented and skilled recruitment personnel are still valuable for the organizations to source ideal candidates. However, recruitment technology has caught up recently and more so, in some areas, it has surpassed the abilities of human recruiting. So, are we about to see technology takeover the recruitment sector? What value can human recruiters  Glassdoor Chief Economist and Twitter Influencer Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, says that the roles of the human recruiters are simple. In an interview, he said that: “Companies rely more on recruiters to attract coveted talent as the US reaches full employment, and this puts their skills in high demand”.Jason Nazar, Co-Founder, and CEO of Comparably, also an active tech entrepreneur, investor, and writer remarks that the role of human recruiters is very integral part of the recruitment process. He claims that Recruiters are challenged with sourcing hard-to-find candidates, especially in fast-growing acquisition companies backed by the venture. He opines that these companies have a voracious demand for quality resources and talent pool.”He also explains the reasons behind the expected recruiter pay increases by saying: “Recruiters are mostly sales oriented […]

Are you attending an Interview for a temp job? It’s very important to be aware how to frame your answers to interview questions properly when looking for temporary job. As you may be aware a temporary job is one in which you remain in the job for a short and limited time period. Temp jobs could occasionally, turn into permanent position as well. Temps or seasonal workers also called contractors are sometimes hired through mainly by temp agencies, or they can be hired directly by a recruitment company.In a temp job interview, it’s important to focus on your flexibility, your high comfort level with working in new environments, your ability to communicate and work well with a variety of colleagues, as well as your availability for temporary jobs.Here are few tips compiled for getting through a temporary job interview. The basic advice if you are attending a temp interview is reviewing common temporary job interview questions and sample answers you can use to get ideas for giving personalized interview answers.  Tips for Interviewing for a Temp Job Focus on the role.  Thoroughly read the job description before attending the interview. Emphasize to the hiring manager that you have the capability ti fill the specific role of the temporary opening. In order to do this, you need to highlight the skills and experiences along with accomplishments, if any, that will help you make fit for the role. In a Temporary Job, more so than in an interview for a permanent job, you would […]

When you are interviewed for a temporary job, the employer asks this question to judge how willing are you to be a temporary resource. Interviewer wants basically to know if you would be successful in the job, because it is not permanent. A major part of answering this question is showing how how enthusiastic you are about the idea of a temporary employment, rather than a permanent, position. For this same reason, many interviewers will ask why you think a temporary job is a good fit for you. The catch is, even if you are eventually interested in a permanent position, you should still sound very enthusiastic when answering this question. You should explain the situations of how a temporary job is ideal for you right now and showcase the qualities that make you a strong temp hire. How to Answer One way to answer the question as mentioned previously is to focus on why and how your current circumstances makes temp job suitable for you. For example, you could be a graduate and just finished graduation and temp work would be a perfect fit in figuring out your long-term goals or if you want to gain more professional experience before returning to college. You can also answer this question another way. By focusing on why your personality suits the job, you can give the answer. For example, you could explain that you are good at communication skills and like working and gelling with different people, hence adjusting to new work conditions. You […]