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Establishing Emotional Connection during job interview | Riderflex - Recruiting & Sourcing The Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & Hiring

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In this segment, Steve Urban emphasizes the pivotal role of emotional connections in the interview process, particularly when candidates possess similar qualifications. He argues that beyond technical skills and experience, likability can significantly influence hiring decisions. To enhance one's likability, Steve suggests researching interviewers beforehand using social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to uncover personal interests such as hobbies or shared geographical ties. By identifying and discussing these commonalities, candidates can forge an emotional connection that may set them apart in a tightly competitive field. Steve concludes by highlighting that such connections could be decisive in securing a position when competing against similarly qualified candidates.



Watch the full Interview: https://youtu.be/R6se9_XRu9c 



Unlock career success with "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." Over 30 years of recruitment expertise. Strategies for new graduates, seasoned professionals. Master virtual interviews, challenging questions.



Get your copy today at: https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews



Riderflex is a national, Colorado based, premier headhunter, RPO and employment agency; recruiting and searching the top talent for staffing your teams.



Top Executive Recruiting Firm - https://riderflex.com/



#EmotionalIntelligence #JobInterviewTips #CareerAdvice #HiringSuccess #NetworkingTips #SocialMediaResearch #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalConnection


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In this segment, Steve Urban emphasizes the pivotal role of emotional connections in the interview process, particularly when candidates possess similar qualifications. He argues that beyond technical skills and experience, likability can significantly influence hiring decisions. To enhance one's likability, Steve suggests researching interviewers beforehand using social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to uncover personal interests such as hobbies or shared geographical ties. By identifying and discussing these commonalities, candidates can forge an emotional connection that may set them apart in a tightly competitive field. Steve concludes by highlighting that such connections could be decisive in securing a position when competing against similarly qualified candidates.



Watch the full Interview: https://youtu.be/R6se9_XRu9c 



Unlock career success with "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." Over 30 years of recruitment expertise. Strategies for new graduates, seasoned professionals. Master virtual interviews, challenging questions.



Get your copy today at: https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews



Riderflex is a national, Colorado based, premier headhunter, RPO and employment agency; recruiting and searching the top talent for staffing your teams.



Top Executive Recruiting Firm - https://riderflex.com/



#EmotionalIntelligence #JobInterviewTips #CareerAdvice #HiringSuccess #NetworkingTips #SocialMediaResearch #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalConnection


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riderflex/support

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