Have you recently read a job description asking for “motivated candidates”? What does “motivated” even mean in these situations? Check out this week's article to learn more.
Be Honest About the Process
As a candidate, are you really the best fit for this position? As an employer, are you asking too much of this candidate? The candidate wants to make sure they made the right decision for their career, while employers want the best employee and the best contributor. Both want to remain with the organization as long as it's valuable for each party. How can you accomplish this, as a candidate and as an employer?
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What Does This Person Actually Do?
Resumes are helpful and job descriptions are rough guidelines, but imagine if you could take a casual 30 minute walk with the person applying to a role or with the incumbent of the position. This conversation would go beyond the lines of text that generically describe duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.