5 TIPS TO BE A PERFECT JOB CANDIDATE
By: Joy Trehan
Tags: Job Hunting, Job Search, Job Interview, Jobs, Interview

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Ever wondered how to become a perfect job candidate, the perfect person that a hiring manager is looking for? Wouldn't it be great to work for the organization that you've dreamt of? Of course, everyone does. But does everyone know how to become that “perfect candidate”? I definitely won't share obvious facts like dressing professionally for an interview, but some very small but very powerful pointers that can make you get your dream job.

Here are the five important tips:

Do your Research

By research I mean, What do you know about the company you are applying for? What the company or the organization has been up to lately, most influential accomplishments, the company culture, and most importantly the company’s competitors. Not only will it provide you a broader illustration of how the organization functions but it will also leave a commendatory impression on the interviewer because you will most unquestionably be questioned about the company during the job interview.

2. Does your resume resemble the job description?

One should optimize their resume to match the job description provided by the company before applying to a company. By this, I definitely am not suggesting one to lie on their resume but to just make sure their experience and skills are mostly what a company desires their future job candidate to possess. One can do this by targeting certain influential keywords that are plowed in a company’s job description and instilling them in their own resume or CV.

3. Be early, but not too early!

Being punctual on an in-person interview or even a zoom interview shows the interviewer how dedicated and serious you are about the job. I would suggest all job applicants to at the online or offline destination at least 3–5 minutes prior to the interview. Even a minute late to an interview will leave a negative impression about you and you will most plausibly be declined for the position you applied for. Make sure you are not showing up 30 minutes or even 15 minutes prior because hiring managers have back to back meetings, and you showing up early when they might not be ready for you and this can be problematic for them.

4. LinkedIn is the passkey to secure that position!

LinkedIn has grown to be one of the primary key tools for decision-makers and recruiters to determine whether you are a perfect candidate for the job or not. LinkedIn allows professionals to recognize proof of your social involvement and achievements as well as to explore how many people endorsed you for the specific skills they are seeking in a potential job candidate. It is very important to maintain a good LinkedIn profile the moment one enters the professional world as it allows job seekers to portray their own personal brand.

5. Don't make it all about you

The mistake that most of the candidates make during an interview is centering too much on themselves, but in an interview, it is not really about you, it is about what the company you are interviewing for wants in you. Stand out from other applicants by presenting examples of your prior work experiences and tailor them in accordance with what the company would like to hear. Allow the interviewer to ask questions, and initiate conversations based on their questions. Lastly, make sure to ask questions, whether it is the company’s culture, challenges, and anything else important to you, this will reveal to the interviewer how serious you are about this position.

I hope you guys enjoyed reading the blog and found it informative.

Good luck with your job interviews!