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05.06.14
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, May 6, 2014, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: Classified Advantage!
Welcome to Leadership Lessons, the column that focuses on conversations with senior managers and leaders in the TV world, speaking candidly about their professional journeys and how that informs what they look for when hiring new employees. Today, meet Sally Sy-Caruso, Director of Talent Acquisition for BBC Worldwide Americas.
What are the top 3 qualities you look for when interviewing a candidate?
For me they’re:
1. Intelligence – Ability to plan, organize, solve problems, get the job done. Use common sense
2. Leadership/Mentoring ability – Ability to take charge and be accountable for your work (and your team’s work) – Have a desire to learn and teach others.
3. Adaptability – Business constantly changes – can you roll with it and get back on track? Learn your surroundings and know how to interact with many different personalities.
Do you think that candidates have changed in the last 5 years? And if so, how?
Yes, I believe quality candidates are more self-aware, willing to discuss their strengths and areas for improvement. Plus, I feel there are so many more skills that are assessed to find the right candidate to fit a role.
Recent college graduates are also more advanced. Most have had many internships, corporate experiences and international experiences with study abroad programs, which are part of their core curriculum.
What’s a better thank you-vehicle: an email or a handwritten note?
It doesn’t matter as long as the note is thoughtful and not cookie-cutter. If you’re interviewed by more than one hiring manager for a role (usually the norm now), please don’t cut and paste the same note to each of them. It’s not uncommon for those receiving the note to share them with each other.
What are the warning flags you look for in a resume? (typos, job hopping, missing sections?)
Typos are not good. You should proofread your resume and cover letter. There can be explanations for the lack of longevity at a company/position and time gaps; I have spoken to candidates who are lucky enough to take a 3-month vacation!
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