RPS Search Group of NJ, LLC

  Ace The Interview: In a competitive market, the difference between a "good" candidate and the "selected" candidate often has nothing to do with the resume. By the time you’ve reached the interview stage, your technical qualifications are usually given. The interview is about alignment, executive presence, and problem-solving. After talking to hiring managers over my years in recruiting, I have learned that an interviewer often forms a baseline opinion within the first five minutes of the interview.  To make the connection in a virtual interview ensure your lighting, background, and audio are flawless. To make eye contact in a virtual interview you must look at the camera lens, not the screen. When asked to talk about yourself do not repeat your resume. Have a 90 second commercial prepared that highlights your career with specific accomplishments that tell what you bring to the table. The best interview feels like a high-level business meeting between two partn...

  How to Blow a Job Interview I am positive that every one of us has a story about how we messed up a job interview. Yes, even me. I hear a lot of talk about how candidates can "fail" an interview, but I don’t hear enough about how companies fail them. In a competitive talent market, you aren’t just auditing the candidate; they are auditing your culture, your leadership, and your respect for their time. If you want your number 1 candidate to withdraw their application before they even hit the parking lot, here is the "How-To" guide for a disastrous interview. Over my recruitment career I have had every one of these impact a candidate interview. 1. Show up 10 minutes late without an apology. Or better yet, forget the interview was happening entirely. Nothing says "we value our employees" like showing a candidate they are an inconvenience to your schedule. 2. Flipping through their resume for the first time while they sit across from you is a massive red...

  As a recruiter with over three decades of experience in identifying top tier candidates I have observed some common mistakes that candidates often make. In a nutshell avoid these three traps: 1. Don’t Treat the Interview Like a Q&A Session An interview should not feel like an interrogation. If you find yourself merely waiting for the next question to deliver a rehearsed answer, you may be missing the point. Approach the interview as a strategic conversation. Ask insightful questions about the company’s challenges, team culture, or role goals for the next 18 months. Engage actively to determine if this opportunity is a mutual fit. 2. Don’t Neglect the "Why" Behind Your Moves Listing achievements is easy, but explaining the thought process behind them is crucial. When discussing past successes, focus not just on the outcomes. Clearly articulate the "why." Discuss the constraints you faced, the data you analyzed, and the risks you considered. Leadership is d...