Candidates should convince the potential boss right away – this cannot be achieved with arrogance or CV litanies. But pandering is also unwise.
Dusseldorf A lucrative career leap seemed certain for Markus Röllers (name changed by the editors). The position as the new head of development at a German electronics company was made for the 48-year-old engineer – but his interview ended in a scandal.
The executive board’s question about a success story irritated the manager. His tone became more aggressive. When the potential supervisor then asked, “What can you use from your previous CV profitably for the new function?”
Actually, the job prospects for top qualified people are currently better than they have been for a long time. After the first crisis shock, tenders in companies pick up again. Job exchanges report record highs, the unemployment rate is low. Ideal conditions for good people.
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