Hiring Styles You Might Not Know About

The job market is getting tougher and tougher for job seekers because of the high standards demanded by top employers. So if you really, really want that position, everything you have must scream “employable”. And I mean everything, as employers no longer just look at your clothes and curriculum vitae, nope; their inspection extends to other things as well. Here are the few “secret hiring styles” unrevealed.

Waiting Style

Are you the impatient type? That could mean disapproval on your job application as some employers deliberately put you on time out. The purpose is basically to see your reaction when they make you wait. The pass and fail grades are not based on whether you walk out or not but on how you pass the time. More specifically, if you’re just listening to your iPod instead of reviewing your job application, chances are you’re scratched off the employable roster even before the interview.

Lunch Interview Style

Well, this isn’t really a secret anymore as the lunch cum interview setting has been quite used to evaluate applicants. The real question is about the proper behavior when dealing with these somewhat awkward situations. A lunch interview basically works on the same etiquette as a simple lunch. Don’t talk when your mouth is full. When asked a question while eating: maintain eye contact, chew and swallow before answering. Don’t order too pricey meals or stay within the price range your interviewer has ordered.

Social Sites Style

Is your Friendster or Facebook or MySpace or any other social site safe? Not really. Some employers are so resourceful that they even check out your profiles so that they could assess your personality. So while job hunting, it might be best to “private” some of your photos. 

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