Tackle the Recruiters Tactics

Neither triggering the gun nor placing it back into the holster is the default technique of the recruiters. Recruiters act as the pillars of an organization in finding valuable talents for the growth of the concern. Of course, that is no secret! The core point lies in their way of recruiting process including the feedback that they give once the interview is done or your resume is shortlisted.

The recent Staffing Talent report survey organized by LinkedIn revealed the major issues that candidates faced during their recruiting process. Most often disgusting case is this, they say something that literally means something else from the original perception of the candidates.

You search a job not just for fun but to pursue your career, therefore it’s important to understand the in depth meaning of recruiters words and how to reply to it. Keep an eye on the following four subtle scenarios during your job search,

Call back statement

‘OK! It’s all done and you can leave now, however we will get back to you in a couple of days or within that, as soon as possible’. Sound’s not affirmative right? – The reason is they deal with number of candidates on a daily basis and most probably they would not have time to reach you. So they prefer to leave a vague statement like this which might end in a formal rejection email

The best way to respond to this statement is inform them that you will follow up with them at regular intervals and make sure whether you get the job or not

Resume handling

Like people save rain water to utilize it in winter season, recruiters try to convince the candidates that ‘we’ve scrutinized your resume. You have great skills and we’d probably call you when the openings for the particular position come’. The fact is, the winter never comes in this case very often – However, don’t believe that they are lying to you. It actually means your resume will be stored into their system and the probability of remembering your profile is very less.

When you hear this statement, just acknowledge them and reply them that you will keep an eye on the listing of the position and would contact them when the situation comes.

Safer side tactic

This is very simple, they’d say ‘you’re perfect for the job, however let us finish interviewing with the other candidates’. Remember if they think that you are suitable for the job in the first place, probably they don’t make you wait further.

You can ask them for a specific hiring timeline and make them aware that there are opportunities waiting for you in other concerns. This may give them a feel that you are most fit for the position.

Laurels about work culture

‘The organization is a beautiful place to work in and you will love the work culture’ – Alright enough of clichés. This is a kind of selling statement.

There are lots of sources available in one touch to get the real work culture of the company. You can access to it or inquire the people who are working there either directly or indirectly. 

Though predicting the prophecies is not possible, it’s better to know the probabilities that will keep you out of an utter disappointment.