{"id":5237,"date":"2021-05-11T17:14:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T17:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobhunt.fj-dev.com\/how-to-scare-off-recruiters\/"},"modified":"2022-01-25T13:56:45","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T20:56:45","slug":"how-to-scare-off-recruiters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/how-to-scare-off-recruiters\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Scare Recruiters Away (Don&#8217;t Do This!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a job search, <a title=\"Recruiters - Your Not-So-Secret Secret Job Search Weapon\" href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/job-search-secret-weapon\/\">recruiters can be one of your best assets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We all know good external recruiters have relationships with lots of employers who might be hiring in your area of expertise.<\/p>\n<p>The hard part in your relationship with recruiters is that you may not know which recruiters are looking at your resume or your LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n<p>But you want to make the best impression you can to increase your probability of landing a job.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8 Bad Mistakes That Ruin Job Oppotunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You may never get the chance to talk to them if you scare them off. How do you scare them off? Let me share 8 different ways:<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">&nbsp; 1. A Horrible Resume &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What is \u201chorrible?\u201d I think if you have read anything on resume writing, you know the basics about format, level of detail, and grammar\/spelling errors.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, these resume mistakes may be sabotaging your job search, too:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An old-fashioned resume which contains too much information, particularly irrelevant information.<\/li>\n<li>A bad resume can also include a resume which lacks details or has <a title=\"How to Handle Employment Gaps on Your Resume\" href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/filling-employment-gaps\/\">gaps in employment<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Hard to read resumes (which typically have way too much information) make it hard to find the pertinent information related to the job being filled.<\/li>\n<li>Recruiters like to see bullet points that highlight the results achieved and tools\/knowledge used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More: <a title=\"How to Manage the Red Flags on Your Resume\" href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/..\/resumes\/managing-resume-red-flags\/\">How to Manage the Red Flags on Your Resume<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">&nbsp; 2. Job Hopping &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Keep in mind, loyalty is not really dead. Many employers still want to hire employees long-term, especially smaller companies. They want to get a return on the investment they make in new hires.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates who jump from job to job every year are less attractive than those with three or more years at each job. If you were on a contract (or contract-to-hire that did not pan out), you should include that detail on your resume.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">&nbsp; 3. Ambivalence or Disinterest &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes when I speak with a candidate, they show no enthusiasm about the opportunity. They do not ask questions about the company or job, apparently showing a lack of interest in the job and employer.<\/p>\n<p>These candidates just want to submit their resume and move on to the next opportunity. I even had one candidate tell me I was wasting his time telling him &#8220;too much&#8221; about the role.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">I would think anyone making a job change would want as much information as possible to make a good decision for their future.<\/p>\n<p>Along the same lines, is a lack of response or communication. Some candidates say they will get back to me and never do. To me, this indicates they are not interested, and I move on. If you say you\u2019ll get back to someone, do not expect them to contact you again if you do not live up to your own words.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">&nbsp; 4. Bad Social Media Image &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Much has been written about keeping your social media visibility clean. Many hiring managers, HR personnel, and recruiters spot check your social media background.<\/p>\n<p>What you post on Facebook, Instagram, or Linkedin and what you tweet on Twitter can reflect positively or negatively.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">Always ask yourself what impression a recruiter would have of me if they read my post (i.e. rant about a boss or employer).<\/p>\n<p>A lack of Social Media footprint, mainly LinkedIn, may prompt a question regarding your comfort with current technology or trends.<\/p>\n<p>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/social-media-impact\/\">The Impact of Social Media on Recruiters<\/a>, LinkedIn for Job Search, and Personal Online Reputation Management<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">&nbsp; 5. Lack of Professionalism &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you meet a recruiter in person, treat them the same as you would a hiring manager at an interview.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">Dress nicely, be on time, and <a title=\"Act Professionally in Your Job Search\" href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/first-impressions\/\">act professionally<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the recruiter seems laid-back or even inexperienced, do not assume anything. They could be very sharp and are good at hiding this to see how you respond.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">&nbsp; 6. Personal Agendas &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Strong beliefs in the areas of politics, religions, policies and other \u201cdebatable topics\u201d have their place in society.&nbsp; However, these topics really have no place in the workplace or the hiring process, unless the job or employer is part of that world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">Keep these subject and opinions off your resume, LinkedIn profile, and your other LinkedIn and social media activities.<\/p>\n<p>Certainly your Hobbies Section can include any of these things (as long as none are considered antagonistic in the general population).&nbsp; But, I would not suggest making your beliefs the lead-in of Summary Section. People come to LinkedIn to learn about your professional background first.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">&nbsp; 7. Ignoring Advice or Not Following Directions &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If a recruiter provides advice about interviewing with a specific company, it\u2019s typically a good idea to follow it. They are sharing this information as a service and aid to you. Most times, this is based on long-term experience in the process or with the hiring company.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, listen to the recruiter if they ask you to study some material or the company\u2019s web site to learn more and <a title=\"Asking the Right Questions\" href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/interview-success-questions\/\">develop questions for the recruiter or company<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">Not following directions is an indicator that you might do the same once placed at the company. Recruiters do not want to place candidates who eventually do not work out.<\/p>\n<p>Do not give them any reason to think this about you.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">&nbsp; 8. Dishonesty &nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although this also falls under \u201cLack of Professionalism,\u201d it is worth mentioning separately.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(0, 197, 179, 0.4);\">If a recruiter senses you are <a title=\"Avoid Surprising the Recruiter\" href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/avoiding-surprises\/\">not being honest about your history, abilities, or even current job situation<\/a>, they will drop the relationship with you very quickly.<\/p>\n<p>As I have said in many articles before, the recruiter&#8217;s reputation is on the line every time they present a candidate to a valued client. Recruiters seldom take risks on people who may tarnish their reputations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Bottom Line:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the end, most of these fall under one large category: <strong><em>Communications.<\/em><\/strong> Good written and verbal communication coupled with thoughtfulness, common sense, and sincerity can go a long way towards getting off on the right foot with recruiters. Give some thought to how you present yourself, and I am sure you will not have scary moments with the recruiting community.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" pull-right img-responsive img-circle\" style=\"margin: 5px 10px 10px 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Jeff-Lipschultz-6.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Lipschultz\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"><strong>About the author&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Job-Hunt&#8217;s Working with Recruiters Expert <a href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/working-with-recruiters-expert\/\">Jeff Lipschultz<\/a> is a 20+ year veteran in management, hiring, and recruiting of all types of business and technical professionals. He has worked in industries ranging from telecom to transportation to dotcom. Jeff is a founding partner of A-List Solutions, a Dallas-based recruiting and employment consulting company. Learn more about him through his company site <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alistsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">alistsolutions.com<\/a>. Follow Jeff on <a title=\"Jeff Lipschultz LinkedIn Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jefflipschultz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> and on Twitter (<a title=\"Jeff Lipschultz on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JLipschultz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@JLipschultz<\/a>).<br \/>\n<a title=\"More about this author\" href=\"https:\/\/job-hunt.org\/working-with-recruiters-expert\/\">More about this author<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jeff Lipschultz helps you understand how your actions may scare recruiters away &#8211; not what you want for your job search.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":22296,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"old-site-template.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[102,78],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-job-recruiters","category-job-search-advice"],"last_modified_at":"","edited_by":"Jessica Howington","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5237","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5237"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5237\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23589,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5237\/revisions\/23589"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}