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When I meet someone in the business world who’s a bit ”challenging” I refer to them as a “yell at the server” type.
Because ethics and values don’t live in a vacuum. The way people treat those they don’t *have* to be polite to speaks volumes as to how they’re like with everyone else.
This was a common test back in the old days (read: 4+ years ago.) When Zoom was weird and meeting for lunch was a default meeting setting.
Lunch/dinner/coffee/drinks was far more common in interviews. To be fair the common ‘advice’ was a bit over the top. Not sure who started the idea that “putting salt and pepper on your food before trying it means you’re impulsive” but no. I’ve never seen anyone ruled out of a job because of that.
But rudeness? That’s a deal breaker. Every time.
The same concept goes for how companies treat their partners, vendors, and clients. Those who try to pull one over on people – because they can – will do the same to everyone else.
Like their employees.
Some companies view their partners as a key contributor to their success. Some view them as a system to be gamed.
Which do you want to work for?
Partner at Hirewell. #3 Ranked Sarcastic Commenter on LinkedIn.
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”
Episode 111