Thursday, December 10, 2009

I'm the Man for the Job!


What negative traits (red flags) do some male candidates have that employers and recruiters look for?


1) Candidates who attempt to get around the normal requirements regarding routine submittals

2) Candidates who look for opportunities to leave out important information in the submittal exchanges.

3) Candidates who do not want to discuss their resume in detail.

4) Candidates who do not want to provide information to support their resume claims.

5) Candidates who prompt the recruiter or employer to fast track the process and possibly omit certain qualifying procedures.

6) Candidates who submit without reading the entire job description and all of the requirements.

7) Candidates who direct the interviewer to their credentials and education instead of speaking about their hands-on knowledge and experience regarding the requirements.


~ 7 Solutions to submit to the job and tell the reader you are the man for the job!


1) Follow all submittal requirements for the job. Take the extra step to ask the recruiter or the employer can you provide any other information.

2) Provide all the required information with your submittal. The most helpful information is your relocation and salary range preferences as well as detail you home owner or renter status.

3) Be prepared to talk about each and every claim on your resume in detail. Ask the interviewer if they need more information after your answer.

4) Make supporting information and/or documentation regarding your accomplishments available to the interviewer.

5) Allow the recruiter or employer to lead the process and interview. Do not attempt to short cut the process.

6) Know and read the entire job description and address all of the requirements in your resume. Do not let the cover letter do the heavy lifting for your resume.

7) Your credentials and education does not meet all of the job requirements. Speak to your job skills, knowledge, and performances.


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