For those too young to know who Aretha Franklin is, she was one of the top recording artists in the 60’s and 70’s. One of her all time best selling records (i.e. CD, iTunes, digital recording, etc. in today’s world) was a song called, “RESPECT.” All Aretha wanted was, ” to give me just a little, just a little, R. E. S. P. E. C. T. when I come home.” (Author’s comment, I think it was this song that taught most kids in the 60’s how to spell “respect.”)
Not a big request, considering it’s “just a little” respect, not a lot.
Here is one simple example of, “just a little” respect.
I have asked thousands of candidates in over 25 years of recruiting, ‘How long did you wait in the lobby before the hiring manager came to greet you?” The average is between 10 and 15 minutes late. That is not respect.
Think about it for just a minute. The candidate leaves work early, drives for sometimes up to an hour, often in snow or rain, fights traffic, gets all dressed up and makes sure they arrive on-time. After all, what happens if the candidate is even a minute late? Now that is RESPECT for the hiring manager and their time.
But the hiring manager can’t even walk down a clear hallway, in a perfectly air conditioned building, in casual business attire to meet the candidate on-time. This is NOT respect for all the candidate went through.
Simple question, “How long would you keep a multi-million dollar customer waiting in the lobby?” I bet they would get your respect.
Candidate’s desire your respect as much as you desire theirs. If you want to hire top talent, respecting them from the first impression is absolutely critical.
Is your culture one that respects everyone? Is this respect practiced by everyone? Does everyone know, “how to” show the proper respect for anyone visiting your facilities? Does everyone treat candidates the way they want to be treated if they were the candidate? (CLICK HERE to get a free cultural assessment)
Granted, in today’s market conditions, the candidates are more flexible. However, when the market changes to what it was two years ago candidates will walk out.
Respect should not be related to the economy. Consider bringing, “just a little, just a little R.E.S.P.E.C.T” to all candidates when they come in.
Retention of top talent is a critical issue for most companies. Top talent only have two choices, they either work for your company or your competitor’s. (CLICK HERE if you would like a free retention check-up)
Stop Your Job Search Until 2010 – Dumb Move
I get this all the time from candidates I’m working with in our job search coaching program. It usually starts with, “The holidays are here and nobody is hiring during this period.” or “Why look now? I will wait until the new year. It is time for a break.”
I’m Getting Interviews But No Offers. WHY?
This was a question a potential job search coaching candidate asked me. Although frustrating, at the same time it is a very good problem to have. At least she was getting interviews
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If your search isn't delivering the results you want, taking too long, or stalled here are a few tips the pro's do to get it back on track.
