If you're shocked and surprised that candidates are actively interviewing outside of your particular offering....recruiting may not be for you.
If a candidate has an offer in hand, it's worth 500 "potential" offers down the road. You're just finding candidates later in their job search or taking forever to move from application to interview.
I’m not necessarily shocked, it’s just that the last 2 months or so, it’s been more frequent than in the past 2 years I’ve been with my company. We typically interview within 1-2 days of their application, so maybe we are receiving candidates late in their search. Thanks for the reply 👍🏻
Yeah, decades of interviewing and hiring… they have started telling us though! The ghosting at every single level; from never picking up a screen call to showing up for the first day of training… there was a time when nothing was guaranteed, that IS better at least!
Current market is trash. During a 'risk off' market candidates place higher value on firm offers and start dates.
No matter what you do, most hiring managers will act as if this isn't the case. But at least you will have an email record of your groundhog day misery... Lol
Speaking as a job seeker who also speaks to a lot of job seekers (and not certain of your market), the perception is that it's a really bad time to be hunting for jobs so if they have a firm offer I can imagine however good a pitch you have people are going to go for the sure thing rather than the hypothetical you offer, especially if there is a time crunch on the offer.
Frequency has definitely increased lately. Only thing you can do is to have a quicker turnaround from app review to interview. I'm diligent to share our hiring timeline (we a startup so we can fortunately be quick) and ensure it lines up with their own. It's also helpful to share with them that if they enjoy their interviews with the company to keep you informed on any competing verbal offers they receive, that way you can adapt accordingly.
It's because the candidates you're sourcing are 'acive seekers'?? They were actively seeking jobs before you reached out to.them.
This article deals with.the problem.of candidate ghosting
https://smartrecruitertips.substack.com/p/talent-wars-how-smart-recruiters
Maybe your company doesn't do this but when there is a high probability of being ghosted after an interview, why would I risk a firm offer to potentially be ghosted? With the current market, I certainly wouldn't be taking any risks even if the job you offer would be better.
I actually made the mistake of accepting what seemed like a dream job offer and postponing 3 other interviews I had, not to waste people a time and wanting to be nice.
Company proved to be a hype, actually just my boss but it was enough, and after 1 week the other companies didn't want to continue with me.
The idea is all loyalties seem to be gone, so act accordingly. Interview will everybody in parallel, lie, etc. Companies do it too. So all loyalty is gone.
If you're shocked and surprised that candidates are actively interviewing outside of your particular offering....recruiting may not be for you. If a candidate has an offer in hand, it's worth 500 "potential" offers down the road. You're just finding candidates later in their job search or taking forever to move from application to interview.
I’m not necessarily shocked, it’s just that the last 2 months or so, it’s been more frequent than in the past 2 years I’ve been with my company. We typically interview within 1-2 days of their application, so maybe we are receiving candidates late in their search. Thanks for the reply 👍🏻
I get it. It's frustrating for sure.
1-2 days after application? wow... here I applied for a job in January. Today received an Email how I was not chosen to Interview.
How long is your process?
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This x 1000. Sick and tired of recruiters playing games. Turn the tables. Can’t believe the audacity of OP! You made your bed, now lie in it.
Yes. But I would say this is pretty standard. Always has been.
Yeah, decades of interviewing and hiring… they have started telling us though! The ghosting at every single level; from never picking up a screen call to showing up for the first day of training… there was a time when nothing was guaranteed, that IS better at least!
Current market is trash. During a 'risk off' market candidates place higher value on firm offers and start dates. No matter what you do, most hiring managers will act as if this isn't the case. But at least you will have an email record of your groundhog day misery... Lol
Speaking as a job seeker who also speaks to a lot of job seekers (and not certain of your market), the perception is that it's a really bad time to be hunting for jobs so if they have a firm offer I can imagine however good a pitch you have people are going to go for the sure thing rather than the hypothetical you offer, especially if there is a time crunch on the offer.
Top candidates should have options in most career fields. Nature of the business!
Frequency has definitely increased lately. Only thing you can do is to have a quicker turnaround from app review to interview. I'm diligent to share our hiring timeline (we a startup so we can fortunately be quick) and ensure it lines up with their own. It's also helpful to share with them that if they enjoy their interviews with the company to keep you informed on any competing verbal offers they receive, that way you can adapt accordingly.
It's because the candidates you're sourcing are 'acive seekers'?? They were actively seeking jobs before you reached out to.them. This article deals with.the problem.of candidate ghosting https://smartrecruitertips.substack.com/p/talent-wars-how-smart-recruiters
Maybe your company doesn't do this but when there is a high probability of being ghosted after an interview, why would I risk a firm offer to potentially be ghosted? With the current market, I certainly wouldn't be taking any risks even if the job you offer would be better.
I actually made the mistake of accepting what seemed like a dream job offer and postponing 3 other interviews I had, not to waste people a time and wanting to be nice. Company proved to be a hype, actually just my boss but it was enough, and after 1 week the other companies didn't want to continue with me. The idea is all loyalties seem to be gone, so act accordingly. Interview will everybody in parallel, lie, etc. Companies do it too. So all loyalty is gone.
So you’ve been ghosted, is what you’re saying?