What makes you feel like king or queen of the world and how can you tap into this source of confidence during the hiring process? We believe the right mental attitude is essential during interactions with recruiters and the job hunting journey in general, so we got inspired by a Forbes magazine article that talked about ways to boost confidence and came up with a list of our own. So let us guide you through ten sure ways to up your energy level, present your best and maximize your chances of getting hired.
1. Know what you want
Your point of view matters. The hiring process is also about finding a place where you will be happy and thrive, so don’t take the back seat. Carolina Brand, Talent Manager at VanHack, explains: “It is not only about the company, but it is also about you making sure that it is a company you want to work at. It is important to go prepared with questions and connect your questions to the company so they know we have done your research”.
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2. Think Long-term
“The foundation of unhappiness is decisions made for short-term comfort that impede long-term goals”, states the article on Forbes. Getting an international job is by no means a quick endeavor and the journey may be long. But hey, nothing important ever comes without hard work, right? We can assure you creating a boundless life and career is well worth it.
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3. Get Things Done
“Confidence is built on accomplishment. If you achieve small and big goals, you’re going to feel much better about yourself”, says Forbes and we agree.
Our advice is: take the first step and notice your confidence level rise. If your dream is to work abroad, the small action you can take today is to sign up to our platform today and start completing your profile. Then prepare for the English Verification. Next up, take the code challenge. Every step counts and you will get a sense of empowerment seeing your dream materializing even in a small way.
You can sign up to VanHack’s platform here: https://vanhack.com/
4. Monitor Your Progress
“The best way to reach your goals, big or small, is to break them into smaller goals and to monitor your progress”.
Yes! Again, being able to see progress increases confidence. It’s like progress begets progress. We have recently upgraded our platform to give users more ways to track job application status so you can clearly understand how you are moving along the hiring pipeline and what the next step is.
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5. Do The Right Thing
“Most confident people live by a value system and make their decisions based on that value system”.
We believe we take confident steps when we walk towards our values. So during the whole hiring process, let you best real you shine through by being honest, putting in the work, and taking action that matches what you dream for you.
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6. Practice
The Forbes article talks about how physical exercise affects your confidence. We want to add that practice has the same effect. The more prepared you are the more confident you are going to feel. To perform your best during job interviews and other interactions with recruiters, make sure you have worked on your STAR method answers, that you know enough about the company and that you can clearly explain your skills and accomplishments. And yes, we know it’s a lot to tackle, but that’s why practice is so crucial. VanHack’s Premium Academy (https://vanhack.com/premium/) got you covered. Members get assistance from consultants that analyze their profile and coach them in prep sessions for both technical and behavioral interviews.
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7. Be Fearless
“Failing isn’t your enemy, it’s fearing failure that truly cripples you”.
Go to job interviews as if you are going to a business meeting. Remember that the conversation is not about you having to prove yourself to recruiters, but it’s more about finding the right match between what the company is looking for in the new employee and what you are prepared to offer. Amazing VanHacker Lei from Myanmar talks about keeping working even when things get hard.
“I failed. I got rejected. Yes, I was disappointed. But I took it as a learning experience. I focused on learning new things, and I eventually got a very nice job. You may get rejected and feel hurt, but please DO NOT GIVE UP! You can do it. Believe me. Take one step at a time towards your dream job”.
She is a Fullstack engineer who got hired and relocated to Canada.
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8. Stand-up For Yourself
The Forbes article has a great quote from the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”.
When Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character is about to give up, Heath Ledger’s protagonist gives him a pep talk, ending it with,” Don’t let anyone ever make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want.” A job interview is a great opportunity for you to showcase your best and let recruiters know about your skills and experience. In other words, it’s a chance for you to stand up for what you want and argue the case in your favor.
9. Follow Through
Having the confidence to achieve big dreams requires commitment, especially to yourself. If you follow through with the essential steps on our platform, we assure you that you will feel a lot more confident about landing that dream job. Make sure you complete your profile, submit your English Verification and take a Code Challenge.
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10. Do your homework
Preparation is key and one way to let recruiters know you have put in the work is having enough to say not only about you but about the company. Alla Pavlova, a tech recruiter with Riot Games, says interviewers always notice when candidates have done their homework.“Show some evidence of the research that you made. These things make you stand out, mentioning something that is relevant, something that shows some effort”. Our Premium Academy offers members the best tools for preparing for the hiring process. With prep interviews, you learn how to talk about the company, phrase questions about the position, and show recruiters your interest and enthusiasm.
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VANHACK, LinkedIn Talent Awards Winner 2021
VANHACK, LinkedIn Talent Awards Winner 2021, is Canada’s most respected recruitment company. With more than 1,500 hires, VanHack is on a mission of increasing diversity and creating a borderless world. So if you are a software developer looking for a job abroad, in Canada, the US, or Europe, join VanHack today. 100% free for candidates, plus you will get all the preparation you need when your profile is shortlisted.
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