What sort of Job Candidate Are You?

Human resource managers face the challenging task of deciphering a job applicant’s intentions. It’s clear that not all job seekers possess the same enthusiasm that recent graduates often exude. Furthermore, some candidates may breeze through a quick interview, while others are in search of valuable experience. So, which type of job candidate do you identify with?

Diverse Types of Job Candidates

Job seekers come in various profiles, and you might find yourself fitting into one of these categories:

1 ) The Very pleased and Award-Conscious Applicant

These individuals might possess impressive qualifications, but employers believe that solely focusing on a candidate’s accolades is misguided. Moreover, candidates who prominently display their achievements on their portfolios can come across as unsettling to potential employers.

2. The Reserved Candidate

Hiring managers often find themselves wondering, “Why did I invite this person for an interview?” Reserved job seekers enter the room, often appearing nervous and unsure of themselves. Many reserved candidates fall into the category of ‘new graduates’ who are still learning the ins and outs of interviews.

3. The ‘I’m Just Testing My Luck’ Applicant

It’s disheartening to witness applicants who make little effort to secure a job. Moreover, some candidates enter the interview room without appreciating the interviewer’s effort to extract valuable information from them.

4. The particular Jumper

This one is reminiscent of the sci-fi movie Jumper, where the protagonist possesses the extraordinary ability to teleport from one place to another. However, job seekers who jump from one job to another within a week or a month are not supernatural; they are considered unprofessional. Consequently, hiring managers tend to steer clear of such individuals.

5. The Currently Employed Applicant

Playing it safe is not always the best approach. Job seekers who are currently employed should not waste their time searching for a new job. However, if you are unhappy in your current job, it might be advisable to resign and explore new opportunities.

Diane Williams has fifteen years of encounter mentoring individual resource specialists and recruitment agency employees.