Have you
made an employer’s short-list in a job hunt lately? If you’re one of the
finalist candidates – or the chosen applicant – the employer may want to
conduct a background check on you before bringing you on board. Employers who
conduct background checks want to confirm details about you and see if you
present a risk to them. Being prepared will help you avoid any nasty surprises.
After all the work you’ve done to get this far, you don’t want to let incorrect
or missing information prevent you from getting that great new job.
Check your
social media: Social media
is the new job market and what better way to check out your habits, behaviours
and thoughts than via your social media pages. Many youths have lost job
opportunities due to obscene and derogatory posts on their social media
accounts. Also, always ensure the information on your CV and your social
media accounts tally, you don’t want employers to see Unilag on your CV and
LASU on your LinkedIn profile.
Contact your
references: Oh yes, this happens a lot, most people don’t put references
in their CVs because they think recruiters don’t call to find out about them,
others don’t even inform or ask for permission from the people they use as
their references. Make sure the references in your CV are people that can vouch
for you; some recruiters even contact your former workplace to find out why you
left and your workplace behaviours.
Appraises your
outfit: The rule of first impressions always wins in our interactions
with one another and the best way to quickly surmise a person is through
his/her clothing. An employer can decide if you’re perfect for the job based on
what you’re wearing and how you’re able to comport yourself, do not wear overly
tight and uncomfortable clothing to a job interview and always dress for the
job.
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