Recruiters are often faced with candidates for the similar profile. It is therefore necessary to stand out to make sure to be hired. How to do it? Thanks to this.
Not everyone can count on the piston or their address book to manage to get a job. So it is necessary to apply, sometimes a long time … It must be said that the job market in France is currently in a serious crisis and that for a published announcement, the recruiters then receive hundreds of applications. But many candidates forget this little extra that can make all the difference …
According to ExpectraAgency specializing in interim recruitment and permanent contracts of executives, engineers, supervisors and technicians, a lot of candidates very often neglect an important step in their application, thinking that their CV and their skills are enough. However, this neglected step when a applicant responds to an advertisement can “positively influence the future employer“Especially during the job interview, where every detail counts.
We are talking here about the stage which consists in requesting beforehand a letter of recommendation to present to the future boss. A document that candidates can provide with the CV and the cover letter – less and less popular – which compiles the skills and the advantages of a candidate from a former employer. It can sometimes be the decisive element for the recruiter who must decide between several candidates especially when he has only one shortlist under the eyes.
In addition, according to Zetythe career site that brings together recruitment experts, 39% of employers regularly contact the former superiors of candidates, and 15% do so systematically. So if you have left a previous job on good terms, it’s worth your ex-manager who will be able to support your candidacy orally.
It is essential to remember that the letter of recommendation simply supports your application. In no case should it replace your presentation that it is necessary to prepare for a job interview. It does not prevail over your personal skills and skills. Rather, its role is to enhance your profile.
