How did you hear about this position?

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Rachelle Enns · Accepted Answer

"I learned about this role from Indeed when searching for internship opportunities. The keywords that I used were 'recent graduate' and 'business development.' I was thrilled to see this opportunity come up and am eager to learn more while showing you how my skills can be a strong match for this internship."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

Interviewers often ask this question to job applicants in a pre-screen phone or video interview. They want to know which talent attraction strategies are delivering the best results. They also want to see if you have a genuine interest in pursuing the role rather than simply applying because the job posting came up. The goal of your response is to tell the interviewer how you became aware of the open position while expressing your enthusiasm for the opportunity.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

Avoid sounding cavalier about the opportunity. For instance, saying, 'I've put in so many online job applications lately I can't even remember where I heard about this position!' will likely result in a job rejection.

Instead, you could say, 'I have been actively searching for suitable roles online using Indeed and LinkedIn. I believe it was Indeed that sent me the posting via email as a recommended job. I read the description, researched the company, and felt compelled to apply. I'm happy I did!'

Rachelle Enns · Answer

If an employee of the hiring company referred you to the role, be sure to let the interviewer know. Hiring authorities often give preference to employee referrals since they are statistically a more successful hire.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

Start by explaining how you first heard about the job. The most common avenues for job discovery include: - Employee referrals
- Online job boards
- Emails from job boards pushing out recommended job matches
- Searching on LinkedIn or other popular social media sites
- Visiting the company's careers page and browsing open jobs
- College job boards or alumni support services Once you've identified how you heard about the job, briefly describe your enthusiasm for the role and the company.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"The position details were sent to me by a former colleague who knew that I was looking for a role within the oil and energy industry. I believe she saw your job posting on an industry-specific job board and felt that my skills and experiences were a strong fit. I am thankful for the opportunity to meet with you today to learn more about how I can add value to Company ABC."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I was referred to this position by your Team Lead, John Doeadeer. He mentioned that Company ABC was searching externally for someone to fill this floor manager position, and he thought of me right away. I am glad he thought of me! The more I learn about this role and the organization, the more enthusiastic I feel about the opportunity."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"A recruiter from ABC Recruitment firm approached me regarding this role. After meeting with her and reviewing all of the details, I knew this position was a fantastic fit for me, which is when I chose to apply."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"When shopping in the mall last weekend, I noticed the 'Now Hiring' sign in the store window. I came by the next day and dropped my resume off with your assistant manager. Thank you for seeing me so quickly! I'm eager to learn more about the position and how I can contribute to your team."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I worked with one of Company ABC's clients on a major project a couple of months ago. The project manager recently mentioned that the organization was hiring a full-time sales manager. This PM knew that I was looking for career growth and a change. I am thrilled he thought of me for the role, and thank you for the opportunity to meet with you today."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I applied to School ABC shortly after relocating to this city. The school is just a few blocks from my home! The location is convenient, and I have heard great things about this school after getting to know a few members of your teaching community."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I learned about this role from LinkedIn while searching for full-time opportunities. I believe the keywords were recent graduate and healthcare management."

Anonymous User · Answer

"Current employees contacted me about the opening."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I came across the job listing on Glassdoor."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I have been searching for a suitable role since the day I got my RN license. I have searched the web and I found the ad about this job posting, submitted my resume and I got a reply, I'm glad I did."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I read about it on Indeed."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I came across this position as a lab assistant while actively searching for suitable roles online using platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn. The job was recommended to me via email, and after carefully reading the job description and conducting extensive research on the company, I felt confident that I could excel in this role. The opportunity to contribute my skills and expertise to your esteemed organization excited me, which is why I decided to apply. I am eager to be considered for this position and believe it aligns perfectly with my career goals.

I learned about this position through a referral from your team member. During a conversation, she mentioned that ABC Company was actively looking for a candidate to fill the lab assistant role and thought that my skills and experience would be an excellent fit for the position. Her recommendation inspired me to explore the opportunity further, and upon reviewing the job description and researching your organization, I became genuinely enthusiastic about the chance to work with your team. I am grateful for the referral and thrilled to be considered for this role."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I have been conducting thorough job searches for biological lab positions. I eventually came across this position on Linkedin and knew it would be perfect for me and vice versa."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I work here so I learned about this role from a fellow. I am thrilled he thought of me for the role, and thank you for the opportunity to meet with you today. I'm eager to learn more about the position and how I can contribute to your team."

Anonymous User · Answer

"A friend's referral; she knew that I was looking for a role to start a new career, and felt that my skills and experiences were a strong fit. After chatting with her and reviewing all of the details, I knew this position was a fantastic fit for me, which is when I chose to apply."

Anonymous User · Answer

"A friend's referral; she knew that I was looking for a role to start a new career, and felt that my skills and experiences were a strong fit. After chatting with her and reviewing all of the details, I knew this position was a fantastic fit for me, which is when I chose to apply."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I have an email alert set up for the specific type of job I want on LinkedIn. I look specifically for full-stack, react.js, node.js, and in my city. Your opportunity fits my interests so I applied. Also, I know one of your employees in your company because I worked and studied with them prior and since I know they are good people, your company must be good as well if they decided to work there."

Anonymous User · Answer

"On your company website, I have been researching companies and when I found UHG was hiring I immediately applied."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I saw a post on Linkedln and reached out to my connections."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I learned this position from LinkedIn when I was looking for a data analyst job. I found my skills and qualities are a good match for this job description."

Anonymous User · Answer

"As an alumna of the University, I keep my eye posted on the University job posting website."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I'm a current contractor at the same work site."

Anonymous User · Answer

"A State Farm Talent Acquisition personnel notified me."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I found the job position on indeed.com. I also checked it on kp.org. Since I am a COA and also have my BLS certification with experience, I was so excited to apply. I have two other friends who are COAS that work for Kaiser; they tell me they love it, and they stay very busy."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I learned about this role on Glassdoor first, and also looked at LinkedIn. I hope that is helpful!"

Anonymous User · Answer

"I was referred by my friend, who also works here at Kaiser."

Anonymous User · Answer

"My mail carrier referred the USPS to me as a statistically happier and more successful employee position, who plans to stay with the USPS for a long time because of the working environments, the job stability, and the opportunities for promotion."

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