Have you ever passed up on accepting an interview alert from Guhuza because you didn’t think you were qualified enough? Experience is an important factor recruiters consider when they are looking for candidates for their clients, but it isn’t the only defining quality when interviewing them. Many characteristics like politeness, enthusiasm, and organization are also important and, in some cases, even more so than experience.

Below we discuss some transferrable skills that can help land you a job.

1. Responding on a timely basis.

Recruiters are often pressed for time when looking for candidates. So, if you get a response back from a recruiter after your interview with them on Guhuza, it's best to reply quickly as you can. Not only does this help them in the process, but it also shows that you are eager about the potential opportunity.

2. Be organized.

Guhuza is not like your traditional job board, so we know that when you accept an instant interview from an employer, you'll be preparing yourself in a different way. Don't worry about where you are and being casually dressed - with the nature of the system, employers will understand. But what you can do is have some pre-jotted down notes that you would like to bring up during your interview. Whether it'd be on your phone or in a notebook you carry around, this small act of preparation can really say a lot about how organized you are - even in a pinch.

3. Show up for the interview.

Further to the point above, if you've accepted an interview request... don't leave because you are waiting in line behind other job seekers. It could potentially lessen your chances of a particular employer sending you another interview request.

4. Have good body language.

Regardless of in-person interviews or virtual - having good body language is a must. During your interview ensure you sit up straight, make eye contact, and be positive. It can be hard to get a feel for a person over video or phone, so you want to make sure you can convey your personality as best as you can. Having good body language also shows that you are enthusiastic about the opportunity available.

5. Stay in touch.

At the end of your interview, ensure you ask the hiring manager how best to contact them after the interview. Whether you get the job or not, it is always best practice to follow up with the employer thanking them for their time and asking follow-up questions or feedback if you'd like.

6. Read.

If you want to find yourself at the top of the candidate list, read and learn more about your industry. What’s trending in your field, are there new programs available, etc. Not only will this make you more of an expert in your field, but employers will value your interest in always looking for ways to better yourself.

7. Be honest.

It may sound counter-active but be honest about what you like and don’t like about the job requirements. Recruiters are just as interested in hearing about the negatives of the job, as they are about the positives. Depending on what you don’t like, maybe there are small changes or adjustments that can be made before you start.

For more tips, you can watch President of Guhuza Marc Belaiche, CPA, CA, discuss this topic here.

Guhuza is created in partnership with TorontoJobs.ca.

Guhuza is the new way of recruitment. It is an innovative Canadian platform that goes beyond the features of a traditional job board. It uses breakthrough technology to instantly match employers and job seekers for the ultimate hiring experience.

Our advanced technology matches job seekers' profiles with jobs on our site and ranks them for employers based on the skills required for the position. Once the match has been made, live interviews can be conducted right through our platform.

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