Any job search is like a sales process – you are selling your time for their money. It’s transactional. Think of the job search in this way to keep a healthier perspective when you struggle. A “no” is just part of the process and you will typically go through a lot of “no” answers […]
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In keeping with the Halloween season, let’s discuss the why’s behind so much ghosting, and a couple of tips to help you weather that storm. After all, when you know it is going to happen, and have some strategies to deal with it, you will be better able to move forward in your search. Some
Ghosting, Ghosting, and more Ghosting: The Why’s Read More »
This is a common issue with recruiters, who mean well, but are forced to be salespeople, recruitment experts, and client managers simultaneously. This results in a high stress environment, and a customer/potential customer (the company hiring) focus. I recommend retained search firms to my clients, and let the client know ahead of time that recruiter
Why You Don’t Hear Back from External Recruiters and Headhunters Read More »
This is a recent article where I shared a little about how companies are shocked that jobseekers might ghost them as well. Ghosting is a huge problem, and the biggest irony, as your comment pointed out, jobseekers are doing this to companies. From scheduling interviews and not showing up, to being AWOL for the first
Ghosting: Will It Ever End? Read More »
The term Ghosting has become quite popular, and a common term now utilized throughout the dating world. Even The Business Insider defines it as “the act of cutting off all contact with someone you’re romantically involved with, without offering an explanation.” Unfortunately, this term is now bandied about in describing the behavior of a company
The Ghost is not in the Machine, it’s in the Hiring Process! Read More »