Recruitment in Perl
Stand out as a Developer
Rick Deller
Eligo Recruitment
Who am I?
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Senior Headhunter
Perl specialist
5 years in Perl Market
Executive Search Consultant to a number Perl Houses
Experienced in placing Perl candidates of all levels
What do I do?
• Advise and consult on Perl recruitment across UK, Europe and U.S
• Client Services
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Permanent Contract, Temporary and Fixed Term Contracts
Search for and select the best candidates in the market
Qualify and interview all candidates
Book and manage the interview process
• Candidate Services
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CV appraisal
Interview coaching
Industry insight including salary information
Match you to the right companies and jobs
What I will cover today
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How to stand out in a competitive market
Differences in Interview process
How to conduct yourself in a Telephone interview
How to conduct yourself in a Face to Face interview
Dealing with receiving an offer
Counter offers
Standing Out
Perl Market is Competitive – You are More than Paper
• The quality of your CV (needs to be clear and showcase your skillset)
• Details of projects worked on/lead
• Your Professional Profile
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Do you have a Github account / Do you contribute to CPAN?
LinkedIn Profile (Recommendations and peer references)
Active on Social Media
Perl Community events and activities
Interview Process Review
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Technical Test (Cards games, coding, psychometric)
Code Review (CPAN, Github Etc)
Telephone Interview (Technical or Housekeeping)
Face to Face Interview (Meet the Team)
Offer
Telephone Interview
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Location / Location / Location
Be Prepared and Ready
Voicemail
Clear & Focussed
Enthusiasm
Research – Company, Role, Interviewer?
Questions
Ensure you get a face to face
Face to Face Interviews
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Early Bird Catches the Worm
What to wear
Be Prepared
Know your CV!
Eye Contact
Shhhhhhhhhhh Don’t be afraid of Silence
Examples & detail
• Show your Interest
• What are you looking for in terms of money?
• More Questions
How to deal with getting an Offer
We would like to make you an offer!
• How long do I have? (What’s the timeline?)
• What else is going on? (Other roles?)
• Confidence (Don’t be bullied)
• Negotiation (Know what you want & why you are worth it. Is it Realistic?)
• Any other questions (Do you have all the information?)
• Accept or Decline
• Remember your Professional Profile
Counter Offer
You are going to get countered Offered
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Why were you looking in the first place?
Why have you had to resign to get what you want?
What does the future hold for you with your existing employer?
Why did you accept the new job?
The world isn't going to end if you accept (But Be Careful)
Remember your Professional Profile
Recruitment Process from a Manager’s View
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Need for Speed
Review and Decide
Phone Screen first
Do you like what you have heard? (Get them in)
Lay cards on the table early
Remember your ‘Employer Brand’
Any Questions?