From the Perspective of a Job Seeker

As recruiters, it is a natural tendency to view things from the perspective of the company we are hiring for.  Our goal is to present the hiring managers with the best, most qualified candidates available.  We take that mission seriously, and use our experience to review and select resumes that seem to match what we’re looking for. What can be lost among the time constraints, interviews, etc. is looking at things from the perspective of a job seeker. Therefore, we must incorporate this practice into our recruitment process. We open the door to new possibilities and finding great candidates that may have been passed over.

Of course, there is no one perspective that all job seekers have. Every individual has their own unique set of circumstances. Generally speaking, however, serious job seekers do tend to have some similarities. When we remember these points below and apply them to how we decide who moves on to the next steps, we will be more successful.

What the job seeker is thinking:

• I want a job in a company that appreciates me, and recognizes my value.
• I want a job where my manager is a teacher and mentor, rather than someone who barks orders and tries to catch me making a mistake.
• If given an opportunity, I will demonstrate how valuable I am.
• I want to lay down roots, grow internally, and stay in this job until I retire.
• I want to work.
• I want a job.

The Common Thread:

The common thread between these points is that most people looking for a new job are serious about it.  That being said, we must set job applicants up for success during the interview process, as a manager would set an employee up for success in their job. When we fail to do that, we fail the applicant and the company we are hiring for.  In conclusion, take some time to think about things from the ‘other side.’  You may be surprised at the results you get. Above all, you will set yourself apart from other recruiters.

The common thread between these points is that most people looking for a new job are serious about it.  That being said, we must set job applicants up for success during the interview process, as a manager would set an employee up for success in their job. When we fail to do that, we fail the applicant and the company we are hiring for.  In conclusion, take some time to think about things from the ‘other side’ and look at things from the perspective of the job seeker. You may be surprised at the results you get. Above all, you will set yourself apart from other recruiters.