22 Years of Candidates

EMBS has been in the employment game for 22 years now and it’s fair to say we’ve seen all sorts of candidates in our time. 

Which one would you be? EMBS Talent Partner, Erika Gaizauskaite investigates.

The Eager Explorer

You’re the one who treats LinkedIn like a pick ‘n’ mix sweet shop.

“Ooh, marketing assistant! Apply. What’s this, ‘Chief Biscuit Taster’? Sounds intriguing! Apply. Senior Astronaut at NASA? Well, I did watch that documentary last night, can’t hurt to apply!” 

Your strategy is less strategy and more a delightful explosion of digital optimism. Your inbox is a chaotic tapestry of “Application Received” emails, and you genuinely believe in the magic of unexpected connections. 

The Diligent Researcher 

You’re basically a private investigator when it comes to job descriptions. You don’t just read them; you interrogate them. Every bullet point is dissected, every required skill cross-referenced with your internal database (your brain, probably fuelled by strong tea). You wouldn’t dream of hitting ‘Apply’ until you’ve assessed whether your ability to make a decent brew aligns with their “strong team player” requirement. Your applications are carefully considered operations, not a scattergun approach. 

The Tailor-Made Type 

Next up is the Tailor-Made Type. Your CV isn’t just a document; it’s a living, breathing work of art, lovingly reshaped for every single application. Each bullet point is a precision-guided missile, aimed directly at the hiring manager’s heart (or at least, their keyword filter). You probably have a different cover letter template for “jobs requiring excellent Excel skills” versus “jobs requiring a sunny disposition.” You are focused on attention to detail.

The Perfect Match Player

This individual is less about casting a wide net and more about aiming for the bullseye. The Perfect Match Player is selective, almost discerning to a fault. They won’t apply unless the role description reads like their own autobiography, albeit one written by a HR robot. “Quality over quantity” is their mantra, and they’ll wait patiently for that perfect symbiotic alignment of skills, experience, and office biscuit policy. When they do apply, you know it’s because they genuinely believe they are the job.

The Patient Waiter 

And finally, we have the Patient Waiter. You’ve polished your CV until it gleams, honed your LinkedIn profile to perfection and then… you wait. You believe the universe, or perhaps the algorithms, will conspire to bring the right opportunity directly to your door. You’re not actively hunting; you’re manifesting. Your finely tuned CV is like a superhero in a phone booth, ready to spring into action the moment that perfect, unsolicited offer comes knocking. 

At EMBS, we’ve seen every kind of job hunter under the sun, and frankly, we love you all. We understand the eager explorers, the diligent researchers and even the zen masters of employment. Helping you find your next role is our game, and we’re rather good at it. So, whatever your unique approach, trust us to help you find the perfect next role.