So you got the interview for a job as a Talent Specialist/Recruitment Consultant with Hudson! Congratulations!
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Recruitment roles with Hudson are highly sought after and you should be congratulated for making it thus far. Here are some tips to help you through the interview process.
Research the recruitment market & your interviewer
Who are Hudson’s competitors?
What clients can you see Hudson is working for?
Jump onto Seek and LinkedIn and see what roles Hudson is recruiting.
What career paths are available to recruiters? Have you checked the work for us section of the website?
Did you know the governing body for the Recruitment Industry is?
Tips on what we look for in our Talent Specialists / Recruitment Consultants
Ambitious, passionate and results-oriented
Motivated individuals who are driven by building strong connections
A team player who also knows how to have fun
A natural people person with strong networking skills
A person who is passionate about building long term relationships with clients, based on trust and honesty
Someone who is not afraid of hard work to reach your goals
Be ready with questions for your interviewer… here are some examples
What has been the key to success in your own career?
What has set you apart from the rest?
What does success look like in this role?
If you had 3 top tips for a new recruiter, what would they be?
What are the common pitfalls in the first 6 months of a career as a Talent Specialist?
What challenges have you and the team faced this year?
Do you have any feedback on this interview?
Can you see me as part of the team?
What are the next steps?
Be creative and come up with your own questions!
Interview mistakes to avoid
Not being prepared
Not showing a true interest in becoming a Talent Specialist/Recruiter
Not understanding the market – you need to have researched our competitors
Not presenting yourself well for your meeting, whether online or face to face
No showing your true personality – we want to know the real authentic you