What is more important: soft or hard skills

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In search of opportunities for personal and professional development, more and more people from Russia are paying attention to the possibility of employment abroad. Not everyone gets to the desired nigeria telegram database positions. In this article, Anna Znamenskaya, career strategist, former top manager of Apple, Viber, talks about the hiring process and the importance of various skills when applying for a job abroad.

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According to HeadHunter, Russian specialists received 57% more job offers in 2023 than in 2022. The leading specialties among relocators are IT, medicine, and engineering.

The employment process in any international company looks the same. Cultural differences are erased in the context of globalization, and HR of large companies circulate between cities, countries and continents. First, a position appears, a description is prepared, and a search for people with suitable professional experience begins. Then relevant skills are tested and how well the applicant fits the company.



Resume screening and initial screening interview
The first step in the hiring process is resume screening. HR specialists or recruiters analyze the submitted resumes of candidates and determine whether they meet the requirements of the vacancy. This is done using automated screening systems that identify keywords and experience that match the job title.

Here, recruiters look at relevant work experience, get to know the candidate superficially, and learn about his or her socio-geographical characteristics.

​The next stage is conducting initial interviews. They are conducted online via Zoom or mobile and are aimed at assessing the candidate’s basic skills and experience. The purpose of this stage is to clarify the information from the resume and determine whether the candidate meets the company’s basic requirements.

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During a screening interview, the candidate's task is to start a small, casual conversation or small-talk in order to answer questions thoughtfully and calmly. It's great if you can show initiative, be remembered by the recruiter with non-standard answers and show your personality.