December 13, 2013
Getting a Job

Hi, Dr. Laura,

My experience as a recruiter taught me what red flags to look for when hiring someone and what answers Human Resources wants to hear:

1. Never say ANYTHING negative about your former employer.

2. Never bring up vacation or sick days on the first interview.

3. Be upbeat and positive about your current employer and your accomplishments there, especially how you added to their bottom line.  Have a list prepared to give interviewer.

4. Do your homework and research the company you're interviewing with. The more you know about their competitors, their goals and their challenges, the better informed you look.

5. Be prepared for curve ball questions like "We have an employee from a different culture and her associates are complaining of her body odor. How would you handle speaking with her to correct the problem??" I was actually asked this on an interview and flunked the question.

6. Smile a lot, sit tall, project an air of confidence.

7. Send a handwritten thank-you note, thanking the person for their time and a brief summary of your qualifications that are pertinent to the job and what your work experience will add to this position.

Hope the above info helps. I have been listening to your show for the past 2 years and can say I'm addicted.  Your advice has helped me to always do the right thing…well almost always.

Sincerely,

Rick



Posted by Staff at 11:00 AM