Stand Out from the Crowd (1)

One of the most significant steps to ensure a lasting success in a new company is to identify and accomplish something significant that would benefit the company within the first 3 to 6 weeks. It is important to identify a critical company or department need during the orientation period when you meet other employees.

Another reason for an early accomplishment is the recruiter’s guarantee period under which you are required to remain with the company. If you should leave voluntarily or be terminated during this period, the recruiter must return the fee or replace you at no cost. Be assured that the VP-HR is watching the calendar for that date to arrive, and the weeks prior are very dangerous for newly hired job seekers. Ask the recruiter when the guarantee period ends and plan to deliver results prior to that date. The guarantee period for contingency recruiters is generally 30, 60, or 90 days, while it may be one or two years for a retained firm. You should also ask the recruiter to suggest what would be an impressive accomplishment.

Taken From:Winning the Interview Game