Employment Hiring Process

Avoid salary talk during the courtship phase. Don't imply that money is your sole motivator. Make sure you leave room for negotiation. Get your figures right. Present a solid case when discussing salary.

Job applicants also use packets to prepare for interviews. An applicant interview packet should contain extra copies of resumes, copies of documents related to certifications and licenses, and a list of references.

Expect to keep your guard up. Expect a longer interview that involves more people. Expect intensive questions that can determine fit. Expect to ask more in-depth questions. Expect to engage in salary negotiation.

The typical employer will interview 6-10 candidates for a job, and candidates will go through at least 2-3 rounds of interviews before receiving an offer. If a hiring manager isn't able to find someone who fits their requirements in the first 6-10 candidates, they may interview more.

Phone screening interviews are useful as the first contact with job applicants to determine whether they possess the must-have skills for the position. Second-round interviews delve deeper into candidates' skills and test how they'd manage work-related scenarios.

Bring copies of your resume, cover letter and work samples, plus a notebook. Arrive 10 or 15 minutes early. Research the company ahead of time. Practice interview questions and responses with someone you trust.

3 Rounds of Interview This type of interview may include an HR round, technical round and a final discussion round. A 3 round interview is excellent when you have to make quick hiring decisions, but if your recruitment strategy does not include online assessment tools, then it could lead to mis-hires.

Generally, when the hiring manager offers you a job during the interview or right after the interview while you're still in the building, they could hope you accept without asking questions. Thus, ask as many questions as you want. Here are a few questions to help you get started.

Since most employers interview fewer than 10 candidates for a position, only 2-3% of applicants will receive an interview on average. There are exceptions, however. If a job is not posted online and you found it through networking or through talking to an employer directly, your odds are much greater.