Interviewing is building and forging a solid relationship with a prospective manager and / or recruiter. Most of the time, an offer is extended because the manager flat out likes the candidate. Interpersonal dynamics, good communication skills and the ability to “hit it off’ with the hiring manager can often lead to an offer- even if your background is not exactly spot on.
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DON’T BE TOO PERSISTENT
There is a fine line between showing interest in a position and being overly aggressive. Recently, I called a candidate who had sent me her resume for a medical sales position in Atlanta. After I had left her a message, she called back, but unfortunately I was on another line. So she tried again. And again. And again. Now I usually get back to candidates very quickly, but in this particular case I had to leave the office to conduct interviews. By the end of the day, she had called 22 times! The next morning, the phone started ringing at 8AM and continued until noon. Another 11 times!
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