Human resources experts emphasize that "shocking" questions are not intended to belittle applicants, but rather to allow recruiters to see how candidates react.
Students attending the 2024 Career Path and Job Matching Day, held on the morning of November 30th - Photo: VNU
On the morning of November 30th, Hanoi National University organized the 2024 Career Journey and Job Matching Day, attracting nearly 8,000 students and approximately 60 booths offering career counseling and recruitment services from 44 domestic and international corporations and businesses.
As part of the program, students participate in seminars to help them position themselves and impress potential employers in the near future.
Candidates must answer truthfully.
At the seminar "Positioning Yourself and Conquering Recruiters," a female student from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, asked: When recruiters ask questions about one's weaknesses, how can candidates answer appropriately without diminishing their own value?
Mr. Nguyen Tien Thanh, Director of Recruitment at Sun Group, stated that recruiters don't ask about candidates' weaknesses to belittle them, as everyone has weaknesses. According to Mr. Thanh, the purpose of the question is for recruiters to see how candidates react to things that bother them.
"Candidates can share their weaknesses and tell stories about how they overcame them. For example, I might say my weakness is English, but I have a serious plan to study and improve it within 3-5 months. This can make a good impression on recruiters," Mr. Thanh said.
Mr. Thanh also noted that when answering interview questions, candidates must share truthful information, because if candidates share untruthful information about themselves, the company can verify it before or after the interview.
At the same time, Mr. Thanh pointed out that a common weakness when interviewing young, recent graduates is that many don't know what they want to do, lack clear career direction to outline their development path, and don't have the necessary skills. In addition, some candidates are overly confident compared to their actual abilities.
"A common trait among recent Gen Z is that they are somewhat impulsive, reckless, unable to handle pressure, and quick to give up when faced with difficulties," Mr. Thanh observed.
Speaking at the seminar, Ms. Pham Thi Thu Hien, Director of the Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Center at Saigon - Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank, stated that to establish a personal brand, candidates must identify their core essence, values, passions, skills, and unique personality. According to Ms. Hien, this will be the foundation for candidates to understand "who you are" and "what value you bring."
Mr. Nguyen Tien Thanh - Recruitment Director, Sun Group - shared at the seminar - Photo: NGUYEN BAO
How can you impress recruiters during a job interview?
Sharing tips with students on how to impress recruiters during interviews, Mr. Thanh said that to have a successful interview, candidates need to prepare, research the company, the interviewer, and the job description. In particular, they must prepare clear, accurate, and honest information about themselves to share with the recruiter.
On the day of the interview, candidates should dress professionally, appear relaxed and confident, and maintain a friendly smile. They must be punctual, arriving 10-15 minutes early to freshen up before the interview.
"In the recruitment industry, we always pay attention to the image of the candidates. The other day I interviewed a young person who had just graduated from abroad. However, they came to the interview dressed unprofessionally, with messy hair and disheveled clothes. I expected them to be neat and tidy," Mr. Thanh said.
Among the many criteria for evaluating candidates, Mr. Thanh believes that candidates demonstrating motivation and passion for the position they are applying for is very important and highly valued.
"When recruiting, we don't necessarily hire someone who scores a perfect 10; we often hire someone who scores 7 or 8 because we look at the candidate's potential and whether they are a good fit in terms of culture and personality," Mr. Thanh shared.
Things to keep in mind when participating in online interviews.
Mr. Thanh noted that when conducting online interviews, candidates should check the interview link using a computer, not a phone. They should also choose a suitable interview location to avoid distractions.
During online interviews, many candidates are interrupted while family members wearing tank tops walk behind them, creating an unprofessional impression. To improve this, candidates should choose a background image before the interview.
He also noted that during the interview, candidates should sit upright, dress neatly, remain calm, and look at the camera throughout the interview to create a positive impression on the recruiter.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nha-tuyen-dung-hoi-soc-co-phai-de-ha-thap-nguoi-ung-tuyen-20241130143725296.htm
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