Corporate Interview Blueprint

—The Employer Brand and reputation is important to candidates. According to a 2014 CareerBuilder report, only 9% of respondents said that Employer Brand was not important in their decision to apply for a job. 46% indicated it was very important and 45% indicated it was somewhat important. Additionally, the 2 key components of Employment Brand that make a company attractive are 1) reputation for treating employees well and 2) company culture. —Work-life balance is important to them…and they will likely ask about it. But work-life balance for them doesn’t necessarily mean the number of hours. What they want is flexibility with their time and a friendly work environment. Work life balance for them also means enjoying time spent with colleagues at work as well as after hours. —They are very social…and are very vocal in sharing their job search/interview experience with family and friends. According to a CareerBuilder study, 92% of millennials discuss their job search experience with others, both in-person and through social media. What will they say about your interview? —They change jobs more often. The average length of time they stay in one job is 3 years. The digital age shift has made “job-hopping” the rule rather than the exception. We should be more forgiving of those who change jobs more often than the more tenured generation. —Approximately 80% of candidates are either actively searching for new jobs or are open to new opportunities. This means we have competition. They are likely talking to several companies and are looking for US to sell THEM on why Simon is the best choice. Be prepared to do this!

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