The Candidate Advantage: Job Search Advice

Know the "Pecking Order"

Be mindful of "pecking order" during the interview process. Unknowingly putting yourself above or below the wrong person can hurt your chances of getting the job.

Picture this...you're the perfect candidate for the job and have been invited back for a third and final round. Someone asks you to meet with "Tom" at the last meeting. You assume he is a subordinate member of the team and are dismissive by not asking him any questions. You come to find out after the fact that this was the VP of the department and you didn't get the job because "Tom" didn't like you.

Standing out during the interview

You want every hiring manager to remember and enjoy their interview with you. So figure out what you can bring to the table to stand out from the competition. By engaging the hiring manager, you will make a connection that will add serious "bonus points" to your interview.

When interviewing for a position, you will always be up against other candidates. Some of these people may be just as qualified as you are (if not more qualified!). So what makes the manager move towards one candidate and not the other?... Answer: chemistry.