Interviewers Should Look Out For While Assessing Potential Candidates

1. I In nter terv vi ie ewer A As ss ses ess si in ng g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r W tenti tia al l C Ca an nd di id da ates Wh hi il le e tes Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com

2. I In nter terv vie iewer W Wh hi il le e A As ss ses ess sin ing g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r tenti tia al l C Ca an nd did ida ates tes The primary objective of conducting interviews with potential candidates is to assess their competence for a specific job role. Traditionally, the interviewers were known to focus on learning about the education, skills, expertise and experience of the candidates to find the right match. However, with the changing times, it has become imperative for the recruiters to look beyond these basic aspects of a candidate to find the right match. Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

3. I In nter terv vie iewer W Wh hi il le e A As ss ses ess sin ing g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r tenti tia al l C Ca an nd did ida ates tes This is also due to the fact that information about these aspects of a candidate is readily available on various online platforms. So, the top executive search firms in China have identified the following things that the interviewers need to look out for to assess the suitability of the candidates for a job post. Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

4. I In nter terv vie iewer W Wh hi il le e A As ss ses ess sin ing g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r tenti tia al l C Ca an nd did ida ates tes Their Clarity About Career Objectives Most recruiters prefer candidates, who have a well defined career objectives as it helps then to helps them truly assess the suitability of the candidates for current as well as future job positions. Possessing the clarity about their career objectives also makes the candidates stand apart from the crowd as it reflects their sense of planning and their vision for ensuring professional growth. Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

5. I In nter terv vie iewer W Wh hi il le e A As ss ses ess sin ing g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r tenti tia al l C Ca an nd did ida ates tes Ability To Highlight Their Success Areas It is essential for the professionals today to be able to market themselves as the right candidates to the recruiters. For this they need to not only highlight the successes they might have attained in their previous job roles but also convince the recruiters of following this trend in the future as well. Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

6. I In nter terv vie iewer W Wh hi il le e A As ss ses ess sin ing g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r tenti tia al l C Ca an nd did ida ates tes Recruiters are inclined to give greater preference to candidates who seem capable and confident of repeating their success stories. Acknowledge Their Shortcomings It is a known fact that no individual on this earth is perfect. However, most candidates choose to avoid answering questions that might refer to their shortcomings in any manner. Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

7. I In nter terv vie iewer W Wh hi il le e A As ss ses ess sin ing g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r tenti tia al l C Ca an nd did ida ates tes They mostly focus on highlighting their niche skills during the course of the interview, which according to the professionals offering executive coaching in China is not a desired trait. That is why the interviewers should keep an eye out for candidates who do not shy away from acknowledging and talking about their weaknesses when asked about the same. This in fact should be taken as a strong character trait that reflects the honesty and integrity of the candidates. Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

8. I In nter terv vie iewer W Wh hi il le e A As ss ses ess sin ing g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r tenti tia al l C Ca an nd did ida ates tes Are Inquisitive About Company Culture And Policies Candidate engagement during the interview sessions should not just be restricted to answering the questions put up by the interviewers. They should be inquisitive about the work culture, employee development strategies and other policies of the company. towards its growth. Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A

9. I In nter terv vie iewer W Wh hi il le e A As ss ses ess sin ing g P Po oten wers s S Sh ho ould uld L Lo oo ok k O Ou ut t F Fo or r tenti tia al l C Ca an nd did ida ates tes Rather it is essential for the candidates to try and seek more information about the hiring company. Most experts consider this behaviour to be reflective of the passion about getting to know the organization they might be hired into and is an essential trait among candidates who are likely to contribute towards its growth. Tel : +86-21-6474-7064 | simon-wan@cornerstone-group.com E Exe xec cut uti iv ve e S Se ea ar rc ch h C CH HI IN NA A – – A AS SI IA A