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Career Seeker Vs. Job Seeker And Why It Matters

June 3, 2015 by Don Jasensky

In the recruitment profession, we look for “Career Seekers” not “Job Seekers”.

There is a world of difference.  I teach my Recruiters and my clients to  look for Career Seekers for several reasons.  Career Seekers are looking to “become something  more“ and “add career value” when they seek a new position.

Career Seekers will be excited the day they get started because they are beginning a new chapter in their career.  The Job Seeker will be happy that the ordeal of finding a job is over. Entirely different mindsets!

–    Career Seekers will likely put more effort in becoming very good and their work

–   Career Seekers will invest more money, effort and energy in developing their careers

–   Career Seekers are looking long term and will make decisions that will benefit them long term

–   Because they are looking long-term, Career Seekers  will be more selective and take more time to make a decision

–   Career Seekers will talk to mentors and other trusted people before committing to a new position

–   Job Seekers will come to interview  “all enthused”  and will “jump through any hoop”  which is attractive to many  Managers but is not an indicator of high performance

         –  Job Seekers will accept a position quicker with less investment in researching the company and                 the position 

People change positions for a reason.  Career Seekers will want to learn about :

–  your position
–  company
–  industry
–  you

Career Seekers are looking for things such as more challenge, better mentor, or if a seasoned manager, they may be looking for a team to mentor and lead. 

Make it is for them to learn about these during the interviewing process .

Two questions that I like to ask that help me learn if I have a Career Seeker or a Job Seeker:

–  Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

–  What are you currently doing to get there?

A Career Seeker will have a plan!
The Career Seeker will be enthused when they understand the value your position will add to their career .

Donald Jasensky   CEO/ Automotive Personnel, LLC   216-226-8190   don@AutomotivePersonnel.Careers

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