At Career Contacts, we are constantly supporting candidates as they transition from one company to the next. It is so important to support them in landing their dream jobs, without leaving a storm behind. We believe strongly in the power of relationships and today, our newest team member, Reena, is going to share her experience transitioning from her previous company. I have been humbled by my transition into a new role, as it has been done by creating meaningful connections rather than burning bridges. As I leave for a new role, my outgoing employer is happy for me and has also encouraged me to visit and stay in touch. My last day was very bittersweet, as I had a lot of conversations with those who I brought onto the team thanking me for giving them a chance to join the team. I took chances on people and looked for a true fit on both ends and sometimes that meant taking a chance on those who did not have as much experience as we were looking for. This whole process has reminded me why I love doing what I do and has me excited for the next chapter. When you are …
The Power of the Phone Interview – Part 1
This is day 11 of total social isolation for our team due to COVID-19. That means in some of our cases, the kids or pets are home, are significant others are around, and as Recruiters, that means interviewing from home. At Career Contacts, we have a really robust screening process, and an important piece of that is the phone interview. Some of the perks of a strong phone interview are: Reducing unconscious bias Saving time (and therefore, money) Improved candidate experience (when done correctly) Increased quality of the hire by adding a step in the process Now that our hiring managers are also conducting phone interviews, we’ve received a lot of questions on the do’s and don’t’s of phone interviews and thought we’d share our list! DO: Talk about salary When possible, we encourage companies to be transparent with this process. If you are paying fairly, there should never be a worry of “leaving money on the table”. I also personally am a big fan giving candidates a range, and encourage them to share theirs. Talk about culture fit / add Instead of expecting them to know what you’re all about, take the time to share a bit about your …
Informational Interviews – Here is What They Are and What They Can Do For You
As a person looking for a job or doing research to find out more about a new career, informational interviews are great places to start learning. According to Wikipedia, an informational interview is a meeting in which potential job seekers seek advice on their career, the industry, and the corporate culture of a potential future work place. An informational interview is not a job interview; it is a meeting where a job seeker is given the opportunity to learn about a specific job from a person who is working in that field. It is an excellent source of information about an occupation and career opportunities. The benefits of an informational interview include job seekers: gain information about an industry or a specialized field find out about jobs and career paths are given tips about a job, how and when to apply and even the name of best person to speak with learn about the culture and information of a specific company can ask questions for feedback about skills and education that are beneficial A great benefit of an informational interview is that they are not job interviews, so they are less stressful. An employee can casually discuss the daily activities …
