In this world of instant feedback and instant gratification, things move at warp speed. Knowing what’s going on is the status quo. In fact, things have gotten so rapid that many people think there is something wrong if you don’t respond in a timely manner.
That's the topic for today’s article, let’s call it the “Follow Up Factor.”
Say you’ve just expressed interest in a candidate or in a position that you’d love to have. You go through a phone screen with a recruiter and you hop on the website to check out what the company has going on. As the hiring company maybe you’ve looked over the resume and gotten notes on the candidate from your recruiter. At this point, things are sitting pretty. However, if this is where the process stops, everyone loses. This is like trying to drive a car without starting the engine.
Follow up! Whether it’s candidate-to-company or company-to-candidate, following up shows interest.
Not only that, follow up quickly. At ludicrous speed? Well no, that's probably not necessary, but be timely. In today’s world, communication is rapid. Move the relationship forward and be deliberate with communication. Showing interest isn’t desperate. Showing interest is transparent, fair, and progressive. It's simple... if you’re interested, you’ll follow up, if you’re not interested, you won't.
Written by: Rob Scherer, Vice President at Hunter Crown, LLC
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