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Executive Recruiters Reveal
TOP TIPS TO TRIUMPH
IN AN INTERVIEW
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Succeeding in your executiveinterview is the final step tolanding your ideal senior level role.
You only get one chance toimpress, but how exactly do youdo that?
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We asked experiencedexecutive recruiters toshare their key tipsfor interviews to givecandidates an ‘insidetrack’…
*Source: “The Executive Job Search: Candidate and Recruiter Perspectives Revealed”
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Do your research around who you are meeting, the company
and the role.
TOP TIP
#1
“A candidate that doesn’t prepare tends to get dismissed by the client.”
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Put yourself in the mind-set of the client and say what it is
they want. How do you address the need the recruiter or client
has set?
TOP TIP
#2
“If you haven’t got the ingredients for the cake, you won’t be asked to make it.”
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Don’t over prepare - on rare occasions you get some that prepare too much and only
spend their time showing what they’ve learned.
TOP TIP
#3
“Use the interview as an opportunity to learn more about the role.”
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Take it seriously - treat meetings with a recruiter as a real
interview. A lot of candidates come in for a specific job and act
far too casually.
TOP TIP
#4
“If we don't get the impression that they are appropriate to our client then we won't put them forward.”
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Make sure you have understood the job description. Be aware of
what points you want to get across and have more than one
example prepared.
TOP TIP
#5
“Be yourself – but be prepared.”
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Know what your achievements are. Talk about facts such as how many people you’ve managed -things that demonstrate your
skills.
TOP TIP
#6
“Speak about yourself, not about the team.”
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Be honest; tell them what you’ve done. If there are gaps or things that need to be brought to light,
then do so.
TOP TIP
#7
“Don’t try and oversell anything.”
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Be adaptive in your approach. Some like brief small talk while others prefer a more in-depth
approach.
TOP TIP
#8
“The ability to change your approach is important”
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Show a high level of professionalism and willingness.
TOP TIP
#9
“Expectations of clients are much higher now and they are not prepared to take risks and aren’t afraid to wait for the right candidates.”
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Keep calm - don’t get thrown off by awkward personal questions. Preparing for odd questions is an
advantage.
TOP TIP
#10
“HR departments like to ask odd questions like ‘if you could be a colour, what would you be?’”
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Be forward thinking and listen.
Conciseness. Clarity. Confidence.
TOP TIP
#11
“If you aren't prepared enough then someone else will be.”
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“Candidates must avoid amind-set of just needingto turn up and answerquestions
- at senior level, theyneed to be exceptionallywell prepared”
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Thanks for reading,
Steve NichollsManaging DirectorExecutive Connexions Ltd. www.executiveconnexions.co.uk
Copyright © 2015 Executive Connexions Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Get prepared:
1. Download your copy of our free independent research report:
The Executive Job Search: Candidate and Recruiter Perspectives Revealed
2. Read more executive career advice here: www.executiveconnexions.co.uk