Interviewers are Sellers too

I give advice to people on both sides of the interview process. One thing I often neglect is to make sure the person conducting the interview lets the candidate know all of the perks about the company. I always tell the candidate to sell themselves from the resume all the way through the handshake goodbye and beyond. As a company, the selling starts with the receptionist’s demeanor, the lobby, and obviously the person conducting the interview. At my company, we have a dozen people coming in everyday looking for a position. Even though I just might pass by, I try to make sure everybody feels welcome. I want them to think highly of our company, and thus work for/with us. Make sure to let people know the benefits of working for your company. If you have monthly happy hours, or quarterly picnics, that can be a deciding factor on whether the candidate accepts the job. Make sure all of the employees are all on board. A simple smile can go along away towards company morale and the caliber of employee your company attracts.