"I believe that persuasion is a key skill of an effective recruiter. I recently read the book 'Pre-Suasion,' by Robert Cialdini. He speaks of the science in persuasion and that there are significant moves to be made before ever asking someone to do something on your behalf. This book has greatly influenced how I use persuasion. I am persuasive in helping department leaders, and other stakeholders understand the analysis behind my candidate submissions. Before submitting a candidate to a decision-maker, I have a persuasive case built and am ready to support my positioning with convincing data. Being an effective recruiter is similar to how a lawyer prepares for court. I must be ready to state my position from all sides and angles persuasively. When hired as a Facebook Recruiter, my recommendations will be trustworthy since I will present candidates solutions based on persuasive data which helps influence sound hiring decisions."