To all job seekers who read my post, I am sure you have
heard recruiters, or employers tell you they hire on attitude, rather than on
skill. With a positive attitude potential employees can be taught.
Does this exist in theory or in practice? If I had to guess
I would say in the former only. I know of so many candidates who are rejected
from jobs because their resumes do not match the recruiters advert
specifications word for word.
Candidates are not given a chance to project
positivity, enthusiasm or charisma. Having worked in solution sales I know
personality counts, it is often the 'character' who sells not necessarily the academic.
There are
candidates wondering why they have no personal correspondence with recruiters.
Whilst I acknowledge recruiters are often inundated with resumes there are no
excuses for poor customer service. When a candidate calls for feedback his/ her
queries should be addressed.
In order to place a good candidate in the right job,
the job seeker should have a positive attitude. Bad attitude leads to high
company turnover, low drive and little productivity. People with a positive
attitude yet low skill set may not be able to perform, so employees need to
seek out the middle ground.
To hire on both attitude and aptitude, requires passion
and commitment, which can be revealed easiest in person. Whilst a smile may
take a candidate a long way such people need to be trainable. With a background
in technology I know that some companies are using software as a means of
looking for candidate IQ matches, which in my eyes is not necessarily the best
solution since EQ (emotional intelligence) stands for something.
When we meet people regularly, we get to know and
understand them and that is why I am committed to the idea of bringing
recruiters and candidates together frequently. I want to do away with the
frustrations that both candidates and recruiters are forced to deal with by
bringing both parties together in a comfortable setting.
With a growing network, I would like to encourage
candidates and recruiters to sign up with me now.
I am an open networker.
Former work includes:
To contact me
Jason Brill
Mobile 0422 312 988
Mobile 0422 312 988
Owner and founder: The Review and Ask Jason
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currently:jasonbrillo@gmail.com
Social Media/ sales/ PR and branding consultant
