What Makes a Hiring Manager Fall in Love?

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At his time, I have done all those, still up to no luck in getting a job. I'm still finding out what am I really missing.

Anna Goodhouse of NV 8:08PM July 14, 2010

Great Advice.
If this got mixed with 2 other comments - oops!

Jackie of NY 4:21PM June 19, 2009

These are the things candidates have done that have earned them a next round itnerview:
-Followed all Application Instructions.
-Followed up with me within 5 days of applying.
-Been ON TIME to the interview, with pen and paper in hand.
-Smiled! You wouldn't beleive the difference it makes.
-Mentioned something in their personal life that matters to them. Don't go on for more than a few sentences, but letting us know you have a life that matters to you makes you a more "stable" candidate.
-Asked questions about the company, the team, and expectations. This gives us a chance to tell you what we have to offer, and let you make a decision about whether you are a fit for us as well.
So, one more piece of advice. Be yourself, you have a better chance at getting and keeping the right job for you if you are honest. Most managers are trying to build a well rounded team of people who compliment each other's strengths and weaknesses, if you're honest with us, we have a better chance of finding that perfect fit for you.
Hiring Managers in the same company or affiliates talk to each other. If you show up late, underdressed, with a shifty attitude to one interview, you will most likely not get a second chance with another manager in that company.
Thank you for putting up with 2 long posts - but I've been thinking about this exact thing a lot lately!

Jackie of NY 4:18PM June 19, 2009

I worked in a recruiting office as a research assistant during college. I had the job of interviewing potential candidates for certain positions. This is common if the company (hiring employer) is using a recruiting agency to do their hiring. It is common for an assistant to do the interviewing. You have certain questions you are asked, and these are entered in the computer as you give the answers. I will say that sometimes recruiters and their companies are searching the job boards etc...to find potential candidates they might be able to place, but have not been approved by the company you seek to be employed. The 2nd interview might be the owner of the recruiting organization to further qualify you after the assistant has done the initial interview.

thepooldiva of FL 9:54AM June 18, 2009

I had a phone interview last week...and today I was selected to have a second interview.
The person that is going to interview me is a recruiter..is that common?

Mel of NY 7:41PM May 04, 2009