a third party recruiter’s inner conflict
So I’m running into a problem more lately that I didn’t used to have so much.
I’ve had several talent out this week on interviews for the same couple of jobs, which means that even if I’m successful as a recruiter and the placements go through, some of my other talent are disappointed when they don’t get jobs that they want, need, and are qualified for.
For one position, the conflict was resolved for me when one of the talent accepted a job she found on her own, making my other talent my only candidate for the job. Whew.
For another, it won’t be so easy. I’ve got two equally charming people who both need the job a great deal interviewing for one position. They interviewed on Friday, and they’re both now calling me anxiously awaiting word. As much fun as it is to tell someone that they’ve got a new job, I am dreading the moment when I have to tell the other one she didn’t get it.
I suppose there are worse things than having an overabundance of likeable, qualified people to place. But that’s probably small comfort to the one who has to try to make it another month without steady employment.
June 5th, 2006 at 7:33 pm
I understand that. I think the worse part about that situation is that we’ve either been there ourselves, know someone who has been there or it is easier to imagine being in the situation. Knowing that it is very close between the two makes it about a thousand times tougher for me, even as an internal recruiter. Trying to soften the blow only helps so much.
P.S. Thanks for the comment. It is the first one in my blog! I will remember it dearly.
June 6th, 2006 at 7:09 am
Hi there,
Yes, being at this point in time on the other end of this “high class problem” is kind of like being suspended in mid-air.
Do you have any suggestions for “guerilla tactics” to try to break the tie?
ilya