Balance on the design is not easy to find

That is to say: not declined even though some sectors are tensions and display large needs of new talent, the requirements of recruiters. On the contrary. "It is not question of reducing our expectations, at a time where our business is changing, says Bruno Dumas, responsible national recruiting at Capgemini.". We must be even more vigilant. "In addition, recruiters have perfected their working methods. "They have much more sophisticated than in the past tools and techniques," said Claude Monnier, HRD of Monster France.

What expect of candidates just First point in many identify: Diploma, even prestigious, is no longer enough. It is a prerequisite, a step in the race to the hiring.

First of all, the recruiters focus now on the personality of the candidates. "It is a complex concept, and it is not surprising that students have trouble to see clear, admits Véronique Ménard, Director, strategy RH of Ernst & Young." We are looking for people able to work as a team, and not some crazed individualists. At the same time, we appreciate the ability to have its own judgment. Independent, even critical spirit in the positive sense of the term , can be an asset. In short, we want independent people, but not the loners. Intelligent, able to take people back. This requires a high maturity. "Balance, on the design, is not easy to find...

Mutual seduction

In the chapter of the "personality", most of the HRD emphasize four distinguishing features, which complement each other and to respond:

the ability to work as a team, and therefore the meaning of the dialogue, the "relational", the intelligence of the situations. "Each of our recruits will work with more than 60 people in the year," said Véronique Ménard;

the international opening. It passes first through the mastery of languages, starting with the English. "Even at bac 2, can no longer claim to a position in the company without a correct English level, ensure Claude Monnier." In the case of gap, do not hesitate to take courses. "More, companies are looking for candidates to work in a multicultural context.

the curiosity, open-mindedness, even the general culture, and a certain amount of enthusiasm and creativity. "Some applying with us a little by chance, without knowing anything of our society," notes Bruno Dumas. The candidates to be curious. There are multiple tools to learn: the press, forums, Internet... ;

the ability to adapt to its environment. And also the potential, a more subjective concept. "We are looking for people that can evolve to propose more interesting missions, and therefore more attractive remuneration and working conditions." Recruits who have desire to progress without so far pushing everything on their passage. This implies a greater intellectual mobility: it must be able to speak the same language as the people of the business. "At this condition, we can offer interesting paths, that they even imagine not," explains Bruno Dumas.

Do not lose sight of that the recruitment process is a process of seduction reciprocal. The dull candidate, no charisma, no enthusiasm, necessarily weakens its chances.

Finally, "there is a bonus to the straight route, is Daniel Prin, TMP new President, Board recruitment agency." And if it has changed track, must be able to explain why it was done, and how. "Same point of view for Claude Monnier:"consistency of the route in terms of education, internships, work experience is a necessity." A large cut without justification, a long period of inactivity can be fatal.