7 Job Search Secrets That Recruiters WON'T Tell You (But I Will)

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In today's episode JT shared with you the 7 recruiter secrets that can help you stand out when applying to jobs post-crisis. Knowing these 7 tips could mean the difference between you being overlooked and or landing an interview. Don't miss out on this info packed video!

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[neeshespieces]

Another sad thing about all this is that people hire folks who are not the best fit all the time. Its just they have friends who can help them. Its rarely about getting the right person for the job. Its just about who they know. The right competent people are often passed up all the time for people’s friends.

[darrenmunday]

There is no such thing as an ideal candidate or exact match. Secondly, 99% of recruiters have no practical industry experience and have never actually done the job, so most behave only as a post box. Finally, anyone can be a recruiter - there are no qualifications or entry requirements. This is why recruiters have such a bad reputation with both candidates and clients.

[TheBalunStormhands]

Points 2 and 5 are contradictory. You're telling me, I have to tell them what compensation I'll take but I can't ask them about pay and hours. Considering how wildly imbalanced the power dynamic is at the very start (the company has all the power) that is grossly unfair and if you are not addressing that when you are attempting to teach us and them you are have nothing. to offer to help anyone.

[neonsilver]

These videos make me feel so hopeless...I grew up for so long thinking that if I just don't do drugs and get a college degree, I'd be fine, but especially with what's going on right now, it just seems like such an impossible hurdle to even qualify for a regular desk job.

[xtremebhp]

I was told in detail of the next steps and never heard from the recruiter again.

[iamtstamps]

The process of trying to land a job during this time is so stressful and tedious how does one even find the confidence to get through the application process? It's almost less taxing trying to build an online business with no experience and taking a course online.

[SandsTimeDiscoBiscuitShow]

Here's the 7 key points that recruiters won't tell you. (I typed them below. I'm impatient these days, since we've been forced to stay at home and watch videos, and movies! Good luck on your job search!)
1. Being creative on your profile.
2. Failing to answer their initial questions.
3. If you're asked "Can you talk now?" and you say no. Say Yes.
4. When they say "I have other candidates to interview.
5. When they ask what questions do you have for them, don't ask about pay, benefits and hours.
6. The moment they realize you don't have the specific industry experience or skills, they will end the interview.
7. If they don't give a specific date when they will be in touch with you about the next steps in the process.
Tip: Get a coach inside the organization to help you and put in a good word for you. Network!

[palisakelley]

Great info. I wish I had learned about you years ago!!

[diala_the_bookkeeper]

My recruiter said this in the rejection letter: Despite your excellent qualifications, we have received other applications which more closely match the requirements for the position. How do I read it? is it diplomatic or really I have an excellent profile? I only sent a CV and cover letter.

[AGallegos]

Great insight! I've personally, experienced calling a recruiter back and being caught off guard because they wanted to speak right now.

[yvettenovacek]

I was interviewed by the VP and he then set up an interview with the two directors that the position would fall under. I met with them and they even hugged me at the end of my in person interview. They told the VP that they loved me; however, after a week I did not hear back and I reached out. Four days later they said the position and all positions are undergoing a bried hiring pause. I asked how long do they anticipate the hiring pause and they said 30-60 days. I asked if I was able to circle back on the position and the reply was, "Sure". So does this mean they are not interested?

[pennyrock]

Great insight as always! I like this channel so much! Thank you for posting this type of content

[emilyespinozah]

Question. Employer will not forward my resume and make an interview appointment. Therefore they will not share my short comings as to WHY? How can I get the employer to explain to me if and when I did do something that is affecting me negatively and not moving forward to an interview please reply back appreciate it thank you

[jamesfrangione]

Very informative and insightful; sometimes brutally so. Which is what makes it so valuable and helpful. Well done!

[jiddoumohamedelghadhi]

Thank you very much. These tips are really interesting as I have experienced one of them

[jaredarmstrong]

Great tips JT. Thanks for all they help you are providing to tens of thousands of people.

[willial]

I've heard some experts say the exact opposite - more detail on the resume is better. Who really knows what recruiters are thinking? Like everything, there are the good ones and the bad ones. In either case, prepare as much as possible and stop relying so much on tips and tricks from people trying to make money off your misfortune. Believe in yourself and showcase those successes.

[Buyitforwife]

Thanks for that insight JT - finally someone sharing the inside info ;)

[jcpederson]

You mentioned that 80% of people get jobs by way of referral, do you have data on that? I've heard it a few places, and I believe that some percentage is true, but how does that break down? Is that percentage different by industry, by state or region of the country? Is it more or less than it was 30 years ago?

[Himsinki]

I wish I have met you 10 years ago. :) Definitively you learn by tough experience what not to so next time. I lost opportunities because I was making tiny mistakes like ☎ answering, as you explain today. This is the hard learning style ;) That's why I appreciate your advices so much! They are all true. Job search is a sales process and once I understood that, I began to have better results. Not overselling myself but thinking recruiters where customers.
It was a win - win moment. Yes, I want my salary expectations to match but also, they are searching someone trustful and commited.

I really appreciate how open and real you are. You share golden tips. It's not easy but there is a way to short-cut a between jobs time if you work wisely and learn by your mistakes.
Best Regards,