Maybe we should interview for Radical Candor
Ever rule someone out because they were negative about their last employer?
The traditional thinking says it’s a huge no-no.
How about looking down at someone who’s looking for better work-life balance?
Companies use it as a selling point. But if a job seeker says that, it’s code for they don’t want to work hard. Or something like that.
We’ve created this weird communication norm with interviews. Job seekers are expected to master the Say The Right Thing Dance.
All this talk of radical candor. But we make everyone rehearse the opposite before they even join the team.
Do we all secretly want groupthink and yes-men?
“The job sucked. My boss was an a$$hole” is a refreshing answer. That teammate will tell you when you’ve got a stupidity leak.
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Candidate Experience sucks right now. That’s it. That’s the show.
If you think back to 2021, when the job market was on fire, it was top of mind for everyone. Not just LinkedIn think pieces, but companies poured lots of time and effort into white-glove interview processes.
Now that the market cooled off, so did the effort. But there’s a disconnect: attracting talent isn’t any easier right now. In fact, it’s harder when you inadvertently cut corners.
Jeff Smith and James Hornick explain why ignoring candidate experience is costing companies big in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 111, “Candidate Experience Has Never Been Worse”
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