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Hey LinkedIn Family, Is it common practice for hiring managers or recruiters to send screening interview questions without following up with an actual interview? I've had this happen three times recently, where I received detailed questions to answer, but it never led to a further interview. It’s not just 3-5 questions. It would be like 15-20! I'm curious to hear about others' experiences and insights on this. Is this a standard part of the screening process, or could there be other reasons behind it? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice! Because I am TIRED. #JobSearch #Recruiting #InterviewTips #HiringProcess #Jobseekers #HireMe #HiringManagers #Recruiters

🚨Attention Jobseekers 🚨 How do you ace your second interview? 🌟Reflect on your first interview and identify areas for improvement. 🌟Deepen your research on the company and role. 🌟Prepare for behavioral questions using the STAR method. 🌟Get ready to meet with multiple interviewers and adapt your responses. 🌟Show enthusiasm and align yourself with the company culture. 🌟Ask thoughtful questions to demonstrate your interest. 🌟Be prepared for compensation discussions and express flexibility. 🌟Send a personalized thank-you note to leave a positive impression. Remember: Job.com recruiters are always here to help you every step of the way! #interviewtips #hiring #talentacquisition

Did you know out of 250 applicants, only 4-6 will face the interview panel, and just one will succeed? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁? 👉𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Top the list with 69%, strong conversation skills are non-negotiable. Can you communicate clearly and effectively? 👉𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝘃𝘆: Knowledge is power—65% of hiring decisions hinge on your understanding of the industry. 👉𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹: Enthusiasm can seal the deal for 62% of interviewers. Does your passion for the role shine through? Be prepared, be punctual, and let your passion speak. Make every second of the interview work in your favor. #Interviewing #Careers #HumanResources #InsightsByHarshal

🚨 Why has the job interview process become so scripted? 🚨 Everywhere I look, there are posts about "what NOT to say in an interview," "how to answer perfectly," "questions you MUST ask at the end." Why is this even necessary now? Just a few years back, interviews were about what you know and what you can bring to the table. No one was asking for rehearsed answers or judging your ability to follow some "interview script." Sure, it’s important to be prepared, but why has it become all about mastering the interview performance instead of focusing on the skills and value you bring? We shouldn't have to game the system to get hired. For the love of progress, let’s make this trend disappear. Let’s get back to honest conversations about what truly matters: what we know and how we can help. #JobInterviews #Hiring #Recruitment #HonestHiring #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #StopTheScript

🌟 Fail to Prepare or Prepare to Fail? 🌟 A good recruiter will prep their candidates for interviews. I don't mean just sending an email with interview confirmation, time, address, etc but actually spend time before the interview with the candidate. Interview prep SHOULD include insights into the interviewer's personality, some topics to focus on when preparing for potential questions that might be asked, and even mock questions live and offer feedback or different ways to word answers. I talk to many candidates who haven't interviewed in years and are nervous to start the process again. Remember, interviewing is like riding a bike - except people actually like riding bikes (we all know how draining the interview process can be). At aspexx. we pride ourselves in making the interview process seamless and easy for all our candidates to make your journey successful. 💪🚀 Do recruiters you work with prep you for your interviews? Let's design your futures. #FuturesDesigned #InterviewPrep #CandidateExperience #TalentPartner #JobSearch #PreparationIsKey

🤔 Preparing for a competency-based interview? Here are some tips to help you ace it! 💡 Make sure you research the company and job role thoroughly. This will help you understand the skills and competencies they are looking for in a candidate. 🤩 Brush up on the key skills and competencies that the job requires and prepare examples of how you have demonstrated them in the past. 📝 Write down these examples and practice talking about them. You could even do a 'mock' interview with a friend or family member to help build your confidence. 🙌 Remember to stay calm and be positive. Take a few deep breaths before the interview and focus on how you are going to demonstrate your skills and competencies. 👍 If you need any help, don't be afraid to ask for it. A recruiter or careers advisor can provide you with useful advice and tips. 💪 With the right preparation, you can feel confident and showcase your talents during the interview! #CompetencyBasedInterview #InterviewTips #InterviewPreparation

🕰 Questions to ask your recruiter to help the company value your time as a candidate: 1️⃣ Can you describe the interview process? 2️⃣ Has the budget for this role been approved? 3️⃣ How long does it take to get feedback after each step of the interview process? 4️⃣ Is the hiring manager committed to making an offer to a qualified candidate? 5️⃣ Will you help me prepare for the interview? 6️⃣ Have you filled a role with this hiring manager before? 7️⃣ Can we schedule a follow up call in X days? (Try this after each step) What else can you ask your recruiter? #jobinterviews #hiring #careers

🚀 **Rethinking the Interview Process: Is it Time for a Portfolio-Based Approach?** The conventional interview process often focuses on resumes and theoretical questions, but is this the best way to assess real-world capabilities? 🤔 Imagine a shift where interviews prioritize **portfolios**, where candidates showcase **real projects** they've worked on. This would allow us to see how they tackle problems, their creativity, and their ability to follow through on complex tasks. Would this approach provide deeper insight into a candidate's skill set? Would it reduce biases and highlight practical competencies over credentials? Is now the right time to consider a **portfolio-based interview system** to better align hiring with real-world impact? 💡 #HiringTrends #InterviewProcess #TalentAcquisition #Portfolio

Eight Interviews. Seriously? Lately, I’ve been hearing more and more about candidates facing a grueling interview process—up to eight interviews—for in-house roles at major companies and renowned brands. We’re talking about professionals with stellar CVs and backgrounds with reputable companies. And yet, they endure a three-month-long application process, only to be told “no” at the end. And often, after all this effort, the role is filled internally! This is beyond frustrating; it’s a colossal waste of valuable time for everyone involved. Are we really at the point where it takes eight meetings to determine if someone is a good fit? There’s plenty more efficient ways to identify the right candidate. By the second or third interview, a well-designed task could easily separate those truly interested in the job from those who aren’t. Eight interviews is overkill. Shout out to anyone who has gone through this ordeal—what are your thoughts? And to those on the interviewing side, what’s your take on this exhaustive process? Come on, we can do better than this, surely? #Hiring #Recruitment #JobSearch #Efficiency

🌟 We all know the importance of preparation for an interview. One key tip is to get to know your interviewer. By researching their background on linked in or the "meet the team" page on the company website, and finding any similarities with your own, you can build a stronger connection and make a lasting impression. But even if you don't share any career experience or hobbies, it will give you a valuable insight into where they're coming from i.e Engineering background, or they were a coder etc. Check out our latest blog post on this subject for more tips and advice: https://lnkd.in/eqtN6hsG 🌟 🔍 Taking the time to understand your interviewer can give you valuable insight into their perspective and help you tailor your responses accordingly. It's all about building rapport and showing that you've done your homework. So, next time you have an interview scheduled, be sure to do your research and get to know your interviewer. #InterviewTips #Recruitment #CareerAdvice 🤝