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Some quick thoughts on our experience hiring someone during this recession - it was quite different from past experiences.
Firstly - we had over 150 people apply which is quite a lot
We narrowed it down to six candidates. Every single one was excellent 1/ https://twitter.com/Realosophy/status/1323751920268357637
Firstly - we had over 150 people apply which is quite a lot
We narrowed it down to six candidates. Every single one was excellent 1/ https://twitter.com/Realosophy/status/1323751920268357637
In the past, we would only be seriously interested in hiring 1 or 2 out of the 6 people we interviewed.
To me this really speaks to the high number of very talented people out there today who are looking for a job.
Many of the people we met were new or recent graduates 2/
To me this really speaks to the high number of very talented people out there today who are looking for a job.
Many of the people we met were new or recent graduates 2/
I could tell that not working and trying to find a job during this recession was taking its toll on many of them.
Not working and trying to find a job is emotionally challenging for anyone but I really do feel for young graduates trying to find a job today. 3/
Not working and trying to find a job is emotionally challenging for anyone but I really do feel for young graduates trying to find a job today. 3/
But above all, I think anyone who is interviewing for a position should take more care when thinking about how to respond to the people who they choose NOT to hire.
It's very hard to hear you didn't get the job. It's even harder to not hear back at all after an interview 4/
It's very hard to hear you didn't get the job. It's even harder to not hear back at all after an interview 4/
Take 5 minutes to write down how great that person was and why they made it to your final round of interviews.
I think that this small gesture can help to lift their spirits and boost their confidence during this challenging time /
I think that this small gesture can help to lift their spirits and boost their confidence during this challenging time /
