Questions and Answers
Q. How do I handle the question, ''What kind of salary are you looking for?'' .
A. That's a tough one, and an obviously important one. You don't want to low-ball yourself, giving the impression you have a low opinion of your work and feeling like a chump, or seem over-priced and greedy.
It's usually reasonable to expect to get a raise when you make a move. Start with what you're making now, and look for an increase that is somewhat larger than what you'd expect to get in your next few years at your current job. Some say you shouldn't move for less than a 15-percent bump. Unless you're moving solely for a dramatically better opportunity or location, you're probably doing it to make more than if you stayed put, right.
Answer a question with a question. When they ask what you want, ask them what they are paying people with your level of experience. It's a fair question. Expect to get a minimum or a range.
Q. How do your recruiters get paid? from the employer or from the job candidate?
A: JOB-BORN recruiters are paid by the employer to find candidates and screen them appropriately. Initially, we present our top three or four candidates and get them a phone interview. If they "pass" the phone screening process, then a face-to-face interview is scheduled. Sometimes all it takes is one face-to-face. Other times it might take a flight to corporate HQ to meet additional personnel. The offer is usually negotiated shortly thereafter.
We do not charge the candidate any fees. The client company pays a pre-negotiated fee within 30 days of the candidate's first day of work. This fee does not affect the candidate's negotiated salary.
Q: What do you do when you are judged too old or overqualified for a position?
A: We all know that age should not be a factor, and that employers cannot discriminate against hiring a qualified employee on the basis of age. However, does this still go on? Unfortunately, yes, though I know, personally, that I and other JOB-BORN recruiters will not work with any company that discriminates on any of the criteria protected by law. My advice is to continue to stress your experience and the many accomplishments you have made in your career. You have a great deal to offer the right company; don't be discouraged by the ones who would unfairly judge you otherwise.
Q: I don't know how to handle the question "Why did you leave your last position?" because I've never been terminated until now. What should I do?
A: The answer is simple: With complete honesty. Provide an explanation, not excuses, when asked. Do not dwell on the subject; do not say anything negative about your previous boss or employer. Keep in mind that you are not the first, nor will you be the last, person to be terminated from a position. If employers only hired people who had never been terminated, then there would be many positions going unfilled! Stress your accomplishments, skills and what value you bring to your next employer -- and be positive
Q. What career services do you offer to help me in my job search?
JOB-BORN is continually out looking for jobs even when you are not! Our highly trained staff is in contact with hiring authorities on a daily basis finding out exactly what they are looking for in candidates. We are then able to relay that information to you. Using that gained knowledge helps us to provide you with resume tips, interviewing preparation, interviewing etiquette, proper interviewing follow-up, and ways to market yourself so that you stand out in today's candidate abundant market.
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