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Candidate Prep For Send-Out
1. HAVE CANDIDATE DATA SHEET AND CLIENT JOB ORDER IN FRONT OF YOU.
2. WARM-UP SMALL TALK, RAPPORT.
3. BEFORE YOU PRESENT YOUR JOB ORDER, FIND OUT WHAT HAS CHANGED.
“[CANDIDATE], is there anything that has changed since we last talked?”
POSSIBLE CHANGES:
a. Urgency in making a move?
b. Criteria for selecting a new company?
c. Salary change?
d. Promotion?
e. Relationship with your company?
f. Other interviews or offers pending?
4. RECAP CRITERIA FOR MAKINGA CHANGE (from candidate application).
“When we first talked you said there were four things that need to be satisfied fo ryou to consider a job chagne. I'd like to go over those again.”
Rewrite these. You will use them throughout the entire process.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
“Do these still hold ture, [CANDIDATE]?”
5. BUILD INTEREST - BEGIN TO LET THE CANDIDATE KNOW SOMETHING IMPORTANT HAS HAPPENED IN THE WAY OF PROGRESS.
“What would your thoughts be if I told you I found a company that could meet those criteria?”
6. PIQUE CANDIDATE'S INTEREST - PREPARE TO GIVE DETAILS.
“Well, [CANDIDATE], I have good news for you. It wasn't easy, but I think I have found what you want. Grab a note pad and pen. Let me put you on hold. I'll be right back.”
7. HOLD!
Your candidate is getting psyched up. You, too, should be getting psyched up for a strong job order presentation. This is it! Do well!
8. PRESENT THE COMPANY TO THE CANDIDATE. DO NOT PRESENT THE JOB - YET.
Do not appear overly excited, bu tbe genuinely enthusiastic. You don't want the candidate thinking you're going into a sales presentation. If you truly are presenting what the candidate wants, sell strongly by emphasizing the facts.
DISCUSSION POINTS:
A. Describe the industry.
B. Cite company growth numbers.
C. Give three characteristics the candidate will like, such as working environment, abiltiy to supervise, corporate management syle, etc.
D. Give number of employees in the company and in the department.
E. Dreaw organizational chart with candidate. Actually have him/her draw the chart.
9. DESCRIBE JOB FUNCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE.
Ask the candidate to draw a line down the middle fo a clean sheet of paper and label the right and left columns:
LEFT RIGHT
New position
Responsibilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Have the candidate list in the left column the functions on the job order. Ask the candidate to fill out the right column similarities later, as preparation for an interview.
10. REVEAL YOUR OPINION
“I have evaluated this, and I believe this is the best match for you. What are your thoughts on this opportunity?”
11. SUGGEST MEETING WITH COMPANY.
“I have spoken to this company about you without mentioning your name, of course. They seemed interested in you and your background. They would like to meet with yo.”
If the candidate reaction is positive at this time, reveal the company and get an interview time commitment.
12. SET UP AN INTERVIEW TIME.
“I'm glad you're interested in this, [CANDIDATE], because I think this is something that, potentially, is what you're striving towards. Don't you?
“The company is [COMPANY]. They suggested meeting either _____ or _____ . Which would be better for you?”
13. BRIEF THE CANDIDATE ON THE CORRECT INTERVIEW PROCEDURE.
COMPENSATION
“[CANDIDATE], in the interview, you probably will be asked to state your salary expectations. What is important to remember here is that they are not really looking for a figure, so do not mention one. They are testing yoru interviewing etiquette. REMEMBER THIS, AND DON'T FAIL HERE.”
“There is only one acceptable reply to their compensation question. What you should say is: `[CANDIDATE], I am here because I believe there is opportunity for me with your company. I WILL CONSIDER YOUR STRONGEST OFFER.”
ASKING FOR THE POSITION
Tell the candidate to ask for the position.
“[CANDIDATE], you must act like a successful salesperson. In sales, you must ask fo rthe order. Here, if you want the job, you must ASK FOR THE POSITION.”
14. INSTRUCT THE CANDIDATE TO CALL YOU IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE INTERVIEW AND BRIEF YOU ON THE RESULTS.
15. EXPRESS YOUR CONFIDENCE IN THE CANDIDATE.
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