Chris Wodke
Job seekers are given lots of advise on the job search process to make a favorable impression with potential employer’s. They do their research, put together a resume and spend money on interview clothes. Sometimes the company the candidate comes to visit does not put in the same amount of effort or behave very well to candidates. That behavior is sometimes worse in a tight job market. Here are some rules for companies searching for employees that I call the “Candidate Bill of Rights”:
1.) Respect my time.
If you schedule a 9:00 am interview do not leave me sitting in the lobby for 30 minutes with no explanation. I arrived on time ready for our meeting. Don’t keep me waiting for no reason. I understand things happen, but let me know you will be delayed, don’t just leave me sitting there
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If you schedule a 9:00 am interview do not leave me sitting in the lobby for 30 minutes with no explanation. I arrived on time ready for our meeting. Don’t keep me waiting for no reason. I understand things happen, but let me know you will be delayed, don’t just leave me sitting there
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2.) Be Prepared.
Prepare for the interview. Ask meaningful questions that are a good indication of my ability to do the job. Have my resume handy so we can go over my qualifications and work experience. Be prepared to answer questions about the position and job duties. I want to join an organization where I can make a contribution, and you want an employee that can do the job and fit in with your team. An interview that really evaluates my skills benefits us both.
Prepare for the interview. Ask meaningful questions that are a good indication of my ability to do the job. Have my resume handy so we can go over my qualifications and work experience. Be prepared to answer questions about the position and job duties. I want to join an organization where I can make a contribution, and you want an employee that can do the job and fit in with your team. An interview that really evaluates my skills benefits us both.
3.) Don’t play games.
Some companies use unorthodox screening methods. One went to the parking lot to look at the candidates car. If it is messy they aren’t hired. One took a potential employee out to eat and did not hire him because he cut his meat all at once. One had a team member criticize a member of the interview team and make a hire decision based on the candidate reaction. Don’t play these games unless it has direct impact on my job performance. Hire me based on testing, the interview, and my qualifications. Unless you are giving me a company car, it shouldn’t matter how messy mine is.
Some companies use unorthodox screening methods. One went to the parking lot to look at the candidates car. If it is messy they aren’t hired. One took a potential employee out to eat and did not hire him because he cut his meat all at once. One had a team member criticize a member of the interview team and make a hire decision based on the candidate reaction. Don’t play these games unless it has direct impact on my job performance. Hire me based on testing, the interview, and my qualifications. Unless you are giving me a company car, it shouldn’t matter how messy mine is.
4.) Answer my phone calls
I understand that the company cannot answer the phone calls of everyone who sends in a resume. If I have been to your company on several occasions for interviews, you should return my calls. I may want to know where you are in making a decision. You may not be the only organization I am interviewing with. Just let me know where you are in the decision process.
I understand that the company cannot answer the phone calls of everyone who sends in a resume. If I have been to your company on several occasions for interviews, you should return my calls. I may want to know where you are in making a decision. You may not be the only organization I am interviewing with. Just let me know where you are in the decision process.
5.) Respect me.
Treat me with respect. I once interviewed with a large well known law firm in theMilwaukee
Treat me with respect. I once interviewed with a large well known law firm in the
6.) Communicate.
If I was in for a job interview and I didn’t get the job please let me know. A letter informing me of your decision is greatly appreciated. I spent a lot of time getting ready for the interview. At least let me know you filled the position. Be open to providing feedback to me.
If I was in for a job interview and I didn’t get the job please let me know. A letter informing me of your decision is greatly appreciated. I spent a lot of time getting ready for the interview. At least let me know you filled the position. Be open to providing feedback to me.
7.) Provide clear directions.
I once went to an interview and was told to park in the company lot. I got a $35 ticket while I was taking the employment test. Not a good way to start an employer/employee relationship. Provide clear directions to get the interview, where to park and anything the candidate should bring.
I once went to an interview and was told to park in the company lot. I got a $35 ticket while I was taking the employment test. Not a good way to start an employer/employee relationship. Provide clear directions to get the interview, where to park and anything the candidate should bring.
8.) No Surprises
Let me know the type of interview I will experience. If I am going to be required to take a pre-employment physical within 24 hours of the offer let me know. Don’t tell me on a Friday afternoon I have 24 hours to do the exam. Don’t surprise me with a stress interview. It is stressful going through an interview, don’t add to it with unwelcome surprises.
Let me know the type of interview I will experience. If I am going to be required to take a pre-employment physical within 24 hours of the offer let me know. Don’t tell me on a Friday afternoon I have 24 hours to do the exam. Don’t surprise me with a stress interview. It is stressful going through an interview, don’t add to it with unwelcome surprises.
9.) Be Honest.
Be honest when asked about the job and the company culture. If I will have to work 60 hours a week, let me know. Give me all the details about the job. Don’t paint an overly rosy picture to get me on board. I will only be an unhappy employee once I figure out the true picture. Be honest so I can make a good decision for both of us.
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Be honest when asked about the job and the company culture. If I will have to work 60 hours a week, let me know. Give me all the details about the job. Don’t paint an overly rosy picture to get me on board. I will only be an unhappy employee once I figure out the true picture. Be honest so I can make a good decision for both of us.
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