Find what does a prospective employer is looking for while selecting a candidate

Every job that you apply needs special preparation, asasking irrelevant questions, try to be as specific as
every organization selects a candidate which suitespossible and stick to the point. The information thus
their requirement profile i.e. the minimum qualification,collected could be used for personalization of cover
maximum experience, type of skills according them isletter and interview could be tailored to best match
needed to execute the job, company's policy andtheir needs.
future growth plans. It is that before calling for a job3. Read the company's literature or publicity material
interview every organization has an ideal candidateyou are trying to be associated with a job.
profile prepared. They select the candidate whichOne of the easiest way is to read the website (the
soot's the best profile.website address could be found on the
As first step before applying for a job, you have to doadvertisement). By doing so you could know about the
some research and spend some time for analyzingcompany, their goals, the process of operation and
the prospective need, so that you can customize yourtheir future plans, market value, etc.
CV, cover letter and prepare and plan for interview4. If you are been referred by job placement agency
keeping your prospective employer in mind.or have been contacted through search engines you
Here are some tips and techniques that can be usedhave to keep in mind to collect all the preliminary
to identifyinformation specified above.
1. Read the advertisementSpending time and efforts for the research would
The advertisement gives you an idea about the jobbenefit you as.
specification, skills and competence that an1. It would allow you to create a good impression.
organization is looking for.a) Study the job title.b) Write2. It shows to the prospect employer about your
the job description one below the other as in the jobseriousness for the job.
advertisement.c) Write about the kind of experience3.Your confidence level would increase while writing a
the organization is looking for.d) What kind of skillsCV and facing an interview.
(some special skills if mentioned) and qualification that is4. You can sell yourself in most effective manner (as
required.under selling is harmful).
By doing so you are going to identify what the5.This will improve your body language, confidence
prospective employer is looking for and which in turnlevel and enthusiasm which would reflect on your face
shall help you to create a profile distinguishing you fromand body language during interview.
other candidates.You can review your performance and find the gaps
2. Start networkingand pitfalls about which you can learn in by visiting
Every advertisement has contact number, emailPlanning is key to success, remember it is not practice
address and website address. It is advisable that youthat makes a man perfect but it is perfect practice
contact the company and identify more about the jobthat makes you perfect. So before applying for job it is
profile, the recruiter process, key person foressential that you plan for your dream job and give
recruitment, about organization,etc. Remember to besome time for it.
tactful. Don't create bad impression about you by