How To Nail Your Next Interview With Megan McCann

Do you remember the movie The Wizard of Oz and the moment when Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man go behind the curtain to see what the Wizard is doing? We’re doing that today by getting a behind-the-scenes look at the job interview process. My guest today is Megan McCann, the founder and CEO of McCann Partners, an IT recruitment firm. Megan knows her stuff when it comes to recruiting, so I thought it would be fun to pick her brain so we can nail our next interviews, whenever that may be. So let’s dive right into this insightful conversation.
During my chat with Megan, we discussed:What recruiters are looking for when searching for top talent.If recruiters are looking for candidates to LinkedIn, a good old-fashioned resume and thank you note.What about the cover letter? Is that still needed?What makes a candidate stand out?What is a turn-off for a recruiter?What Megan is looking for with executive candidates?How can we retain top female talent, regardless of industry?