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The First Recruiter Call

The First Recruiter Call

“Ahh, Mandy, I have a recruiter call tomorrow. What do I do!?” 

At least once per cohort, I get this message from IDOL courses Academy mentees. Newness can be scary, and I remember how uncertain I felt when recruiters started reaching out for the first time. 

Here are some general guidelines that may help.

The First Call

The first call may feel informal, and the recruiter may come across as really friendly. But don’t mistake this tone to mean that you’re not being evaluated on some level. It is an interview. You want to be prepared

In the first call, they tend to ask some of the basic questions:

  • What do you know about the company?
  • Why are you interested in the role?
  • How do you meet the qualifications of the role?
    (You’ll want to answer this with specific measurables and examples.)
  • What’s your desired salary?
    (This will likely be the recruiter who negotiates...
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