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\n\tSo, you\u2019ve got a meeting with your recruiter but you\u2019re not sure what to expect. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tI get that. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tOn the one hand, it might feel like a real-life job interview. Your recruiter will be assessing your mannerisms, professionalism and how you answer<\/span> common interview questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tBut on the other, it\u2019s far more interpersonal and a lot less transactional than a real interview. It\u2019s about building a career-long relationship with you rather than just matching you to a role on paper – or, at least, that\u2019s what it\u2019s about here at Identifi Global.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tSo, while you want to showcase your expertise and professionalism, here are five things you should be honest about during your meeting with your recruiter – so they can help match you with the perfect role. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tOn your job hunt, you might\u2019ve heard the advice, \u201cduring an interview, don\u2019t say anything that might be construed as negative.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tBut it\u2019s important to remember that your meeting with your recruiter <\/span>isn\u2019t a job interview. So, you can be a lot more open and honest.<\/p>\n \n\tYour recruiter will also already know that something isn\u2019t right about your current role – because, why else would you be looking to leave? They just want to get to the bottom of what this is, so they can avoid placing you in another role that isn\u2019t right.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tBefore your meeting, think long and hard about what\u2019s driving you to seek out a new role. This is not always <\/span>negative – it\u2019s purely a factual analysis of your current situation. <\/p>\n \n\tIs your salary not quite in line with what you expect? Are you lacking opportunities for progression? Is the working environment unsuitable for your needs?<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tBalance this out with information about what you <\/span>do like about the job or what you would like from your next one. This will give the recruiter a better picture of what type of opportunity you\u2019d be best suited for and match you with the right role.<\/p>\n \n\tAt some point during the meeting, your recruiter will ask: \u201cHow do you like to be managed?\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tThere\u2019s no right or wrong answer here, so think carefully and answer honestly. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tSome people might work better independently and, therefore, need an environment where they\u2019re trusted to go off and get the work done. Others might want more structure and guidance and need a more hands-on management style. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\t\t“<\/span>Don\u2019t just tell your recruiter what you think they want to hear”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \n\tRegardless of how you like to be managed, answer honestly. Don\u2019t just tell your recruiter what you think they want to hear. Remember that your recruiter will know your potential bosses pretty well – if you\u2019re honest, then they can evaluate who you\u2019ll work alongside best. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tTo help form a clear idea of how you like to work and the type of managers that are best suited to you, some recruiters might also encourage you to complete a personality assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tOur <\/span>Identifi recruiters<\/a>, for example, will encourage you to complete our identifiMe<\/a> personality assessment. This helps them to determine how much autonomy you need in your role and whether you like to work within rigid guidelines. <\/p>\n \n\tSo, honesty is key – both when answering this question and filling out the assessment. Otherwise, you risk having to work with a management style that just isn\u2019t right for you. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tIn a similar strain to the above, your recruiter will also ask you about your ideal work environment. And, it\u2019s important here to think about the type of environment that works best for your personality. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tDo you thrive in team situations? Are you collaborative or competitive? Do you prefer to work with a few people, lots of people, or by yourself?<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tIf you\u2019re naturally outgoing, energised by large groups, and motivated by being around others, then you might suit a sociable and lively environment. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tWhile, if you\u2019re more introverted and you value having the space to sit with your thoughts, then you might suit a quieter, slower-paced environment. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tYou might also want to think here about whether an office-based role or a remote role would work best for your personality and lifestyle – or whether you\u2019d like something hybrid. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\t \n\tRemember, there is no right or wrong answer. It\u2019s all about helping your recruiter to understand the type of environment that you can really thrive in and produce your best work. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tIf you aren\u2019t quite sure what your personality style is or what looking for, that\u2019s ok too. Same as above, some recruiters will offer a personality test to help you figure that out. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tIf you meet with one of our <\/span>Identifi consultants<\/a>, they\u2019ll ask you to complete a personality assessment<\/a> which will provide both of you with a clearer idea of your ideal work environment. <\/p>\n \n\tMy final piece of advice here is just to be true to yourself. Save yourself the pain of being paired with a mis-matched role and tell your recruiter exactly what you need. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tHaving the technical know-how and qualifications to perform a specific role is one thing. Having the right soft skills to be successful in that role, is another.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tDuring the meeting, your recruiter will ask about your soft skills so they can get a sense of what you\u2019re like as a worker, and whether you have the right attributes to perform well in the role. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tFor anyone in need of a refresher, your soft skills are core strengths that are applicable to lots of different types of roles. They might include things like communication, time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership and teamwork. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tFor instance, one of your attributes could be that you are highly talkative and influential, which means you would be naturally suited to an environment that requires you to persuade other people to buy into a certain concept.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tSome of these skills might be inherent in your personality, while others are skills you\u2019ll have developed over time. Regardless, it\u2019s important that you understand what yours are. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tOtherwise, you might be inclined to oversell those that you think are more desirable to a recruiter, all the while underselling your actual soft skills that would be of genuine benefit to a more suitable role.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tAgain, our <\/span>personality assessments<\/a> will ask in-depth questions which give a clear idea of your soft skills and how these strengths would translate in the workplace.<\/p>\n \n\tLastly – but perhaps, most importantly – what are your long-term career ambitions? <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tWhen you meet with your recruiter, you might think that you should come across as overly ambitious and \u201chungry for success\u201d or else you\u2019ll be typecast as lazy. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tBut success means different things to different people and isn\u2019t always work-related. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tMaybe you want to climb the corporate ladder and be CEO one day. Maybe you want a low-stress role that you enjoy and that gives you a sense of purpose. Or maybe you have different passions or priorities – be it your family, hobbies or travel. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\t\t“I<\/span>t\u2019s perfectly ok not to be career driven”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \n\tWhat I\u2019m saying here – and I don\u2019t think many business leaders will say this to you – is that it\u2019s perfectly ok not to be career driven.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tSo, be honest about your goals – and your recruiter will help you to achieve them. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tMeeting with your recruiter is all about building a solid, long-lasting relationship that\u2019s based on honesty and trust.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tJust think about some of the other relationships you might form during your lifetime. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tYour relationships with your hairdresser, personal trainer and dentist are based on honesty about what it is you need – because you want to get the best service possible from these experts. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tIt only makes sense to treat your recruiter the same way. <\/span><\/p>\n \n\tSo, be honest and upfront with your recruiter about what you want, and they\u2019ll act as your go-to career confidante both now and in years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\tLooking for your perfect role? Submit your CV here to get started. <\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \n\t <\/p>\n \n\tImages via Pixabay<\/a> and Unsplash<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n So, you\u2019ve got a meeting with your recruiter but you\u2019re not sure what to expect. I get that. On the one hand, it might feel like a real-life job interview. Your recruiter will be assessing your mannerisms, professionalism and how you answer common interview questions. 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\n\t\u200b<\/span><\/a>1. Why you are looking to leave your current role<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n\t2. How you prefer to be managed <\/h2>\n
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\n\t3. Your ideal work environment<\/h2>\n
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\n\t4. Your soft skills<\/h2>\n
\n\t5. Your career ambitions<\/h2>\n
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\n\tBuilding a relationship<\/h2>\n
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