The Interview From The Candidate's Point of View
For those managers looking for the perfect new hire, take into consideration these concerns from the point of view of the candidate.
The number one complaint from candidates during a job search is that they are sent on wild goose chases for jobs that are nowhere near what they are looking for. They take time off from their current Turok spend the gasoline to drive across town, only to find out that the job they are interviewing for is below their level in both experience and King Kong Vs Godzilla This costs both the prospective employer and employee time and money, and there are some steps the employer could take to make this search more productive.
Whether it's a small or mid-sized company, the employer should consider making initial interviews via phone rather than in person. This can weed out those who are definitely not right for the job, and those whose salary or benefits expectations are not in the range of the job being offered.
Almost every job that is not entry level is listed with the expectation of a certain level of experience or education, and most offer an "excellent salary and benefits." Personally, I've found that everyone thinks the salary they are offering is excellent, but this is a matter of perception. Obviously, someone with fifteen years experience in a career is going to be expecting a larger salary than one with only five years experience, and the employer should keep this in mind when posting the job listing.
Benefits vary from different companies and geographic locations, and this could make or break the deal with a job candidate. Why not offer this information during the initial phone interview so the prospective employee knows up front what to expect?
I have spent the time to travel to a job interview where they were asking for many years of experience, only to find out they were paying a Star Trek low hourly rate. Once, I was even offered the job, then told the salary range (far lower than I was looking for), and I had to keep from showing my frustration while politely turning down the offer. There was such a wide difference between the salary and my expectation, and I knew there was absolutely no room for negotiation. We both could have saved the time and money by discussing this during the initial phone interview, and I was annoyed that my time had been wasted.
You get what you pay for, and this is especially important in the job market. A meager salary will get you an uninspired employee who will buy Viagra ship as soon as something better comes along.
As an employer, carefully consider what it is you're looking for and expecting in a job candidate, and put yourself in the shoes of the person answering your ad. You want to hire someone with honesty and integrity, and you should offer these same qualities as you look for that perfect addition to your organization.
2008 Kathy Swann
Kathy Swann has over 25 years experience in office management, payroll and Human Resources and also works as a consultant for several small businesses. She is the author of the "How to Win" series of e-books available at www.SuncatcherPress.comwww.SuncatcherPress.com
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