Interview with an IT Recruiter
Q: What specific soft skills are recruiters looking for in tech applicants?
For example, management experience, communications skills, general personable demeanor, and so on? Are there any big don'ts during an interview with a recruiter that job applicants should steer away from?
A: Candidates must do their homework before interviews. Showing an interest and knowledge of a company goes a long way in the interview process. Plus, it saves time and allows the interviewer to better get to know the candidate.
At Frictionless, we like to see candidates who are enthusiastic about the start-up experience, while also understanding the long-term opportunity. Candidates who are job hoppers -- focused solely on making the extra buck or only using the latest technology -- come across as egotistical or lack the dynamic personality we are looking for. For us, it is essential that we like our colleagues and that every employee adds to our unique culture -- this is what makes Frictionless a great place to work. Technology proficiency is important, but enhancing our culture and really being an active part of our team is also essential.
