These are the characteristics of a great candidate from a recruiter’s perspective.
- Qualifications-The candidate needs to have the qualifications required for the position.
- Prepared-A great candidate is prepared and has a resume ready to go and updated with current experience.
- Responsive and Communicative-A great candidate is responsive and is timely in their communication and follow-up skills. A great candidate has strong communication skills
- Realistic-A great candidate is realistic about their worth and value in the job market. They don’t have unrealistic expectations about the value they bring or their compensation requirements.
- Honest and Transparent-A great candidate is honest and transparent and leads with factual information. A great candidate is upfront with the recruiter about the reason they are open to making a change and what they have already done on their own to pursue options.
- Cooperative-A great candidate is cooperative and listens to the recruiter and follows their instructions and recommendations and is easy to work with and doesn’t do things to sabotage themselves or the process.
- Commitment-A great candidate keeps their commitments to interview and is on time for phone, video and in person interviews.
- Professional-A great candidate presents themselves in a professional manner.