Recruiters Won’t Tell You These 5 Things

For some people being in contact with recruiters can seem intimidating. However, I assure you, that recruiters want the best for both candidates and the company. Good recruiters would also want you to have the best possible experience through the recruitment process.

But even though they would like the best for you, there are certain things which are confidential or simply can’t be shared with you.

Here are 5 things that recruiters won’t tell you, but what we think you should know:

#1. First Impressions Count

You don’t stand a chance after a bad first impression. First impressions still mean a lot. There are some recruiters which may put the first impression aside. But unreturned calls, bad manners, sloppy interviews will definitely hurt your chances for the next round.

If you made a negative first impression, you must really dazzle to make up for it. For many positions, interviewers care more about the likability of a candidate than their overall qualification for the job.

The person who is interviewing you might be your future manager. And it’s completely normal if they wouldn’t want to hire someone they don’t like or someone they are not comfortable working with.

#2. Salary Wars

Salary negotiations are a bit tug-of-war. Both job seekers and recruiters try to get the most suitable deal. No company would ever admit that they would actually pay more, so you may have gotten a better salary.

Recruiters have a salary range in mind for each role. And a lot of times the initial salary offer can be negotiated to a higher amount. Keep in mind that the recruiter wants to make the placement, so will support you in getting what you want. They also need to satisfy their clients need so bear this in mind too.

#3. Your references were bad.

If a recruiter or hiring manager has doubts about you, they won’t let you know if your unflattering references confirmed their doubts.

Bad references can ruin your chances of landing the job. Check your references, to make sure they will only say good things about you. If you choose not to give out a reference, backdoor references are now a sneaky way, for hiring managers and recruiters, to gather more information about you. Also, if you cannot provide references this may raise a few questions from the recruiter.

It means they reach out to mutual connections to get their honest opinion of you. So aside from your official references, backdoor references can be especially common, when you’re looking for a job in sectors like tech for example.

#4. Your social media ruined your chances.

What you’ve heard is true! Almost 80% of recruiters or hiring managers use social media to check out their applicants’ social media presence. This is why your social media has to reflect the image and the brand you are projecting.

It should complement your resume. Also, potential employers don’t usually want to see strong political views, posts on any information that could be considered offensive to anyone.

#5. Your appearance matters.

Unfortunately, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, does NOT apply to most job interviews. The candidate’s appearance should be irrelevant, but it can charm or scare the hiring manager.

Of course, the company is hiring you for your skills and capabilities, but the way you are dressed and groomed is important as well. No matter what work environment you are being interviewed for, the general rule of thumb is to be presentable and well groomed.

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