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“In a first conversation, you are evaluating the applicant’s sense of enthusiasm and communication skills,” says Linda Heep, human resources consultant with Credit Union Central of British Columbia. Heep, who does nation-wide executive recruiting for many BC credit unions, accepts interruptions and nervousness on unscheduled calls. Other recruiters are less forgiving. They recall people who answer their cell phones and carry on the conversation in a public place, making the interviewer worry about their discretion. Employers tend to be a jealous lot, and interviewers are piqued by those who have sent out so many resumes that they need to be reminded where they’ve applied. "

by Laureen Griffin

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