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How to handle recruitersHow to handle recruiters

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Kelly TomlinsonKelly Tomlinson

Kelly Tomlinson speaks on networking and shares her passion for connecting people. You can find out more on Linked In.

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•Professionalism

•How to market yourself

•Interviewing tips

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•Professionalism

•Dress

•Be present

•Leave a lasting impression

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•Dress for Success

•You can over-dress

•Dress for the part

•Wear a smile

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•Be present

•Focus on conversation

•Ask questions

•Give direct answers

•Extra resumes

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•Leave a lasting impression

•Ask company related questions

•Show them that you have done research

•Say something that makes you stand out

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•How to market yourself

•Branding

•Networking

•Ask for in-person meetings

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•Branding

•Never know a stranger

•Kindness

•Use all available resources

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•Networking

•Take every encounter serious

•Network smarter

•Get another name

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•In-person meetings

•Just ask

•Look as good as your resume

•Don’t talk about your personal life

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•Interviewing tips

•Research, take notes, ask questions

•Interview your interviewer

•Don’t ask about……

•Be yourself

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•Research, take notes, ask questions

•Research does not take much time

•Bring pencil and paper

•Ask the right questions

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•Interview your interviewer

•Why do I want to work here

•Tell me about my boss and the environment

•Tell me about my co-workers

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•Don’t ask about……

•PTO

•Benefits

•Hours

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•Be yourself

•Be relaxed

•Be friendly

•Don’t hide your personality

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Don’t Take It Personal or how to handle recruitersDon’t Take It Personal or how to handle recruiters

•Professionalism

•How to market yourself

•Interviewing tips