What are the characteristics of recruitment?

1. Drive/passion

Liking the job you are applying for is paramount andsomething recruiters are always looking for. Show and prove your drive for therole and/or the field you are applying for. Always be prepared to pitchyourself, this shows your drive in the role you are applying for.

2. Communicationskills

People often make the mistake by thinking this skill isrelated to how good they are able to talk about their background and expertise.This is important, but as least as important is it that you listen well toquestions that are asked. Make sure you answer to the point and ask questionsif you want questions to be clarified. This shows your interest in the role andthe ability to communicate clearly. This also helps you building trust with therecruiter every time you speak to him/her.

3. Confidence

Recruiters are looking for the best candidate for the job.So if you don’t think you are the best candidate why should the recruiter?Show with confidence, without being arrogant(think about building trust), why you are the right person for the job.Confidence also shows in your answers to difficult questions. Be confidentenough to explain why some experiences went wrong and how you learnt from them.If you don’t have a direct explanation on a question, it is better to ask for asecond to think instead of a random answer.

4. Vision

The main reason to hire graduates for many companies is thatgraduates are perceived to be flexible. The organisation will train and upskill you in the direction best suitable for the organisation. However the mostintense learning path is realised when you also know where you want to go.Companies are often happy to accommodate you to support with training anddevelopment, but if you don’t have a clear vision on what you want to achievefor yourself and what value you bring to the company, recruiters can decide youare not the right candidate as they are afraid you aren’t going to stay in thecompany.

5. Businessawareness

For every job you apply you will get challenged on yourknowledge and interest for the market and business they are in. All companiesadd value in different ways in their respective markets. So make sure you areaware of what a company is doing, what their goal is and why and how they existand how you can add value for the company in the role you are applying for.