Ways to Use Wavely Chat to Impress a Hiring Manager

Hiring managers and recruiters can seem intimidating, but talking to a recruiter doesn’t have to be scary. The main thing to remember is to make a great first impression, after that, the rest usually clicks into place. Wavely’s chat feature is the perfect way to make that good first impression. Let’s look at how you can use the opportunity.

One way to impress a recruiter is to reach out to them directly. Remember, the most important thing you’re trying to do in reaching out to a company recruiter is getting them to like you and consider you further for the position. You may also have questions and want to gather information, but that should be secondary to being polite, kind, enthusiastic about the position. When you establish a personal connection with a recruiter or hiring manager, it can do wonders to help you stand out among the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of other applicants all vying for the same job.

Be Respectful of Their Time

When speaking to a recruiter, remember, you’re selling yourself and your skills, plus you want to appear well informed. Recruiters want well-research, highly engaged, informed candidates to apply for jobs. Never reach out for a chat with a recruiter without first taking time to research the company they represent. Armed with this information, you’ll be prepared for every step of the interview process, including this first one.

Questions Can Impress

Another way to impress a recruiter is by asking the right questions of them. Ask questions that show him or her you want to better understand the position, what the company culture is like, and how she or he will define success in the role. Some questions could include:

• What do the day-to-day responsibilities of the role look like?
• What are the company’s values? 
• What does success look like in this position, and how do you measure it?
• Are there opportunities for professional development?

Reaching out via Wavely chat is an important first step to getting an interview with a recruiter. Use the opportunity to make a great first impression; remember they want the right person for the job as much as you want to work for their company.