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# apply knowledge of human behaviour — Recruiter

For a Recruiter, 'applying knowledge of human behaviour' isn’t about psychology degrees – it’s about *reading* people and understanding what motivates them, even beyond what they say in an interview. Daily this means recognizing non-verbal cues (body language indicating discomfort or enthusiasm), tailoring your communication style to different personality types (are they direct & data-driven, or relationship-focused?), and anticipating potential objections a candidate might have about the role or company. Tools include behavioural interviewing techniques – STAR method questions designed to reveal *how* someone acted in past situations, not just *what* they did. It also extends to understanding how candidates present themselves; spotting inconsistencies between resume claims and interview performance requires behavioral awareness.

## Weitere Anreicherung

Stage-2 source for future practitioner grounding: CORE / DOAB (open-access HR & organisational research).
