{"id":59289,"date":"2017-08-04T11:43:32","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T10:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/?p=59289"},"modified":"2017-08-11T16:44:28","modified_gmt":"2017-08-11T15:44:28","slug":"its-not-what-but-who-you-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/its-not-what-but-who-you-know\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Not What You Know, It\u2019s Who You Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Views from a candidate&#8217;s perspective<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have written countless cover letters and personal statements and sent out hundreds of applications. But there is one very important thing I learnt about finding a job or an internship. It\u2019s not about what you know, it\u2019s about who you know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me elaborate. Everyone has experienced the evil circle of needing a job to gain experience, but not getting a job due to lack of experience, a vicious circle. But how do you break this curse? This is where<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2017\/01\/the-recruitment-professionals-guide-to-event-networking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">networking<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comes in, whether it\u2019s through organised events or LinkedIn or through friends and family. Often, finding the right contact is a case of chance and luck. It is important to recognise the opportunity and grab it when it presents itself. For me, this time around, it started with a coincidental meeting, followed by an exchange of business cards and ended with an email. Multiple interviews later, here I am, breaking the cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The key for both job searching and recruitment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruiters, as much as job seekers, should be motivated to network as much as possible. As well as getting exposure to a wider range of candidates, they will also come in touch with like minded recruiters, who can share experiences and advice. In the modern age of multiple platform social media, it is imperative for recruiters to think outside the box. They should secure the best possible candidate for a position, rather than simply choose amongst who is currently available. Recruiters also need to have a greater focus on motivating candidates to want to move. And as in the words of Jennie Lloyd, from Lloyd Connect<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2017\/07\/ask-recruitment-leader-5-questions-jennie-lloyd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCandidate management and a great network will be key to the development of solid long term relationships in a sector.\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking is seen as a necessary evil by most and it seems only a few of us really enjoy it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But think of it as a golden ticket or a fast track route into your dream career. Let\u2019s be honest, the first job you land will probably not be your dream job, but it\u2019s your starting point. The people who helped you start off are some of the most important contacts to keep in touch with. In a sense, they helped you when nothing else worked and they want to see you succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Shy vs confident<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being shy can be a blessing and a curse, especially when it comes to interviews. Here\u2019s the kicker\u2014recruiters won\u2019t have a preconception of your personality, only of the skill set and experience you have presented. My one advice to any interview is fake it til you make it. Being shy in your personal life does not have to translate into your professional life. Be confident in what you know and ask questions when you are unsure. Do your research and be prepared. At the end of the day, they want to learn about you as a professional. Once you\u2019re in that\u2019s when you can make it personal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Preparation is key<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing I\u2019ve come to realise is that being able to adapt to any situation is key. The way you behave and the things you say will affect people\u2019s perception of you. As clich\u00e9 as it sounds, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Therefore, I stand by the saying that you should dress for the job you want not the job you have. You never know when the right person will come along so it\u2019s best to always be prepared. Create your own elevator pitch, what makes you interesting and what qualities can you bring. Practice it, in the mirror, to your friends and eventually, it won\u2019t sound dry and rehearsed but rather confident and professional. Ultimately your future is in your hands. Make the most of it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The right people and the right tools<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, recruiters forget how hard it can be for candidates to find a job. Sometimes the motivated, who prepare, don\u2019t go through to the next rounds, just because they aren\u2019t the right fit. Unfortunately, motivation on its own isn\u2019t always enough. It is up to both recruiters and candidates to expand their horizons in order to find the most relevant jobs and opportunities for themselves and for each other. Luckily for recruiters, having a good candidate database and keeping this up to date can help you to offer a great<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2017\/05\/why-a-bad-candidate-experience-is-bad-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candidate experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep in mind that it\u2019s not always easy to be a candidate, but we all have to start somewhere!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So go out there, don\u2019t be scared to network and get over yourself. If you keep being shy, that won\u2019t get you further in business, especially if you\u2019re a small business owner. Be accountable for your own future. Be proactive and not reactive, because in the long run, the only person in your way is yourself. I know where I stand, do you?<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"il\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/Untitled-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-59292 size-thumbnail\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helena-gjerstad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Helena Gjerstad:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helena is originally from Oslo, Norway, but has lived all around the world. She studies at the UCL to finish her BSc in Management Science in 2018. She focuses on technology and data driven companies and engages in market research and data analysis. After she finishes her degree she will be building her career in global businesses, analysing core data for growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helena interns at Bullhorn, London HQ, from May to August 2017. During the internship in Marketing and Sales, she sourced and analysed data from all around the world. This helped us figure out market size and potential value of new markets all over the world. She also helped as a business development representative.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on the traits of a winning candidate engagement strategy, get the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/resources\/recruiters-guide-candidate-engagement\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Candidate_Engagement_eBook_UK&amp;LAD=Candidate_Engagement_eBook_UK&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Candidate Engagement ebook<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/resources\/recruiters-guide-candidate-engagement\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog_UK&amp;LA=Candidate_Engagement_eBook_UK&amp;LAD=Candidate_Engagement_eBook_UK&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/candidateengagement.png\" alt=\"candidate engagement\" width=\"1350\" height=\"290\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-58938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/candidateengagement.png 1350w, https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/05\/candidateengagement-768x165.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A candidate&#8217;s perspective on the recruitment process and what recruiters can do to provide the best candidate experience possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":173,"featured_media":59291,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>It\u2019s Not What You Know, It\u2019s Who You Know - Bullhorn UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In the recruitment industry we talk about how to improve candidate engagement, but does it actually work? 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