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First impressions do make a difference. In fact, how prospective candidates view your job announcement from the very beginning makes a big difference. Helping companies indulging in the world of staffing and recruiting is our passion. If you’re looking for hiring tips to attract and retain talent, you’ve come to the right place as Tauren, Enabling Human Potential has some inside tips for you……
The Anatomy of a Good Job Description
All good job descriptions answer the five main "W" questions in life: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. To help make sure you provide all these answers, take a look at the main elements you would need when creating a good job description.
Ensure that you have sufficient information of the industry standard for the position which is required. Other things to keep in mind when it comes to titles:
- Use broad, commonly searched for titles
- Be Descriptive
- Include the desired level, Jr., Sr., Mid-Level, etc.
A clean, mobile-optimized website will increase the odds of job seekers spending more time looking at your advertised roles. So making your job posting easy to read is key when it comes to increased application conversion. Use bullets and bold type face when needed.
When drafting any job description is: Do make sure the job description answers the question, "What do you need this person to do on a daily basis?" Along with the educational and experience requirements, the post also includes specific skills – such as presentation, management, and collaboration – to make sure that only the right kinds of candidates apply. When creating a job posting, don’t just focus on education and experience. You should also include soft skills, such as personality traits and interpersonal skills
- Location / Country
- Salary / Remuneration
- Working Days / Working Time/ Overtime/ Travelling if needed
Today’s candidates don’t just want to know what the job duties are. They want to know what it’s like having a role in your company and how the role matters in the grand scheme of things.
Share what it’s like to work for your company. Give job seekers an idea not only of the position itself, but also of the impact this position will make within your company.
Lastly, on't forget to include a call to action at the end of your job post. Make it short and simple and in the same as your job description, but let the reader know what you'd like them to do next.
Sample Call To Action's
- Apply Now
- Send Us Your Resume
- Visit Our Website
- Learn More
- Contact Us
The Job Description Bottom Line
The ultimate goal is to attract the right candidate/s and deter the wrong ones. Or, if you want to skip the hassle, let a qualified staffing agency link us, Tauren Enabling Human Potential to help you out. Connect with us today for our assistance to help hire your next staff.
Interview Tips
- Do a complete check of the Company’s market reputation, history & achievements.
- Identify the company positioning in the market and understand the requirements of the job scope offered.
- All papers should be properly arranged in a folder: CV / Resume, certificates, references, a recent photo and projects if any.
- Reconfirm the interview venue. It is better to know venue location earlier such as distance and mode of transport. An important thing is that you plan what you are going to say. Such as your past work experience, your education, strength, knowledge of the job and your ability to excel in the job.
- Reach the venue a minimum of 15-30 minutes prior to start of the interview.
- Get acquainted with the interview atmosphere and soak the ambience.
- Extra baggage should be avoided
- Upon reaching there, tell the concerned authorities of your being present.
- Decorum should be maintained
- Mingle with others as this help you relax
- Avoid smoking or eating before the interview so to keep your breath clean
- Cell phones or any devices should be either switched off or turn to silent mode
- Poor grooming, manners, diction and vague responses are some reasons for failing an interview and should be avoided at all cost.
- Discourteous and lean body language
- Monetary benefits-centric approach
- Being late for an interview shows you are not serious about the job itself
- Unappealing resume
- Poor behavior creates a very bad impression.
- Having a cynical or negative attitude.
- Not exuding confidence & enthusiasm
- Not taking responsibilities of mistakes you committed.
- Self-justification, aggressiveness
- Appearing to be dumb found by questions or over reacting to questions
- Not being able to show some amount of sense of humor
- Complaining about various things and previous employers
- Not keen to start from slightly lower level job position
- Do not show arrogance upon entering but enter confidently
- Close the door gently
- Greet the interviewers warmly and shake their hands only if they offer to do so.
- The trick to any interview is to smile throughout the interview. REMEMBER! First impression always last.
- Show that you are willing to work and give them a couple of good examples of your accomplishments or task that you successfully handled on past jobs.
- Show that you are a flexible person willing to work in a new environment and are very adaptive to changes.
- Do not forget to tell the interviewers what you would like to do for their company and would be willing to walk that extra mile to achieve the Company’s goals.
- Demonstrate that you are willing to learn at your new job also tell them about any on job training you received at your previous jobs and how you fared after such training’s.
- Let the interviewer start with the questions
- Do not mind taking time to frame your answer in your mind before answering, be honest with your answers and you must exude confidence in all your answers.
- Sum up in a couple sentences why think you suitable for this job by stating your strengths and experience.
- If you haven’t been asked about a particular subject that you feel is amongst your strong points and will help you secure this job then do make a point to mention it. Also highlight it by the way of an accomplishment.
- At the end if you want the job let them know strongly about it.
- Enquire about when the position will be filled.
- Do ask them if there will be another round of interviews
- Send the thanking letter to the company the same day
- Specify in the letter the point that was discussed
- Thank the Placement Agency, if any
- Thank your network source, if any
- Do not get upset under any circumstance
- Do not make it evident to them
- No matter what show that you are open to their views
- Make it a point to smile
- Do not argue, look for the moment to put across your views with proper justification
Always remember to “SMILE” and Good Luck for your Interview!!
