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4 Signs to Watch for in a Potential Employer: Consulting Firm CEO Says, “Just Walk Away”
CommonWealth Magazine
2024.05.24
3,570 views
Every job seeker hopes to be treated kindly during an interview. Ryan, founder and CEO of Human Workplace, points out in Forbes that job seekers will inevitably encounter employers who act superior and assess candidates with an attitude of, “I decide whether to hire you—you’re nothing.” If you encounter any of the following four situations, have the courage to skip the interview with that company. A company that disrespects you during the recruiting stage is even less likely to treat you well after hiring you.
By Chang Yung-ching — reprinted with permission from CommonWealth Magazine
Bei, who was looking for a job, received an interview invitation from a company that wanted to meet with her. At first, the company scheduled her interview for 2:30 p.m. on Monday, but later changed it to 11 a.m. on Thursday. Although Bei was unemployed and had plenty of free time, she was still curious: shouldn’t the recruiter have first asked when it was convenient for her? And with interview times being changed again and again, can everyone really accommodate them?
Every job seeker hopes to be treated kindly during an interview. Ryan, founder and CEO of Human Workplace, wrote in the US financial magazine Forbes that job seekers will inevitably encounter employers who act superior and assess candidates with an attitude of, “I decide whether to hire you—you’re nothing.”
Ryan said this attitude is frightening and, more importantly, insulting. Responding to Bei’s question, she said that if a company truly wants to recruit talent, it should indeed ask, “When is the other person available for an interview?”
Ryan also said that many companies are extremely polite and courteous when they first contact job seekers to invite them to an interview, but once the interview stage arrives, they adopt an arrogant and rude attitude.
She said it is like a black hole for interview invitations. At first, the recruiter—or the person who calls you—makes you feel valued and special. But once you agree to proceed with the interview, the recruiting company’s attitude makes a complete 180-degree turn.
Ryan recommends that if you encounter this situation, have the courage to skip the interview with that company. A company that disrespects you at the recruiting stage probably will not treat you well in the future, even if it actually hires you.
Ryan also said that job seekers should skip the interview if they encounter any of the following four situations.
1. The recruiting company does not take you seriously
Ryan said that failing to ask a job seeker when they are available for an interview, or repeatedly changing the time after it has been set, is one example.
2. If you feel bullied or threatened, run as fast as you can
Some internet users have reported being asked during interviews to provide details of their past and current salary, or even to submit written documents proving their previous earnings. They were told that if they had lied, the company would severely punish them or take legal action, among other threats.
In fact, recruiters have probably already set a salary range when searching for candidates, and companies should also be capable of calculating how much value your work can create. Therefore, focus on the salary you believe you can earn now and work to persuade the recruiter why you are worth that amount.
Ryan recommends that if you have already stated your position and the company still uses threatening language to pressure you into complying or doing what the boss says, cross that company off your list of targets.
3. You discover through online research that the recruiting company has a terrible reputation—run
If you visit forums or job-bank websites and find that other people who have been through the process have nothing but complaints about the company you are about to interview with and no positive reviews, run. (Further reading: You received an interview invitation from a company with poor online reviews. Should you go? | Career Clinic)
4. You can never get a response by email or phone…
If you have questions for the company you are about to interview with, but your emails and calls disappear into a void, you may also want to cancel the interview outright. Ryan says that if a recruiting company truly values you and your questions, it will respond proactively.
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4 Signs to Watch for in a Potential Employer: Consulting Firm CEO Says, “Just Walk Away”
CommonWealth Magazine
2024.05.24
3,570 views
Every job seeker hopes to be treated kindly during an interview. Ryan, founder and CEO of Human Workplace, points out in Forbes that job seekers will inevitably encounter employers who act superior and assess candidates with an attitude of, “I decide whether to hire you—you’re nothing.” If you encounter any of the following four situations, have the courage to skip the interview with that company. A company that disrespects you during the recruiting stage is even less likely to treat you well after hiring you.
By Chang Yung-ching — reprinted with permission from CommonWealth Magazine
Bei, who was looking for a job, received an interview invitation from a company that wanted to meet with her. At first, the company scheduled her interview for 2:30 p.m. on Monday, but later changed it to 11 a.m. on Thursday. Although Bei was unemployed and had plenty of free time, she was still curious: shouldn’t the recruiter have first asked when it was convenient for her? And with interview times being changed again and again, can everyone really accommodate them?
Every job seeker hopes to be treated kindly during an interview. Ryan, founder and CEO of Human Workplace, wrote in the US financial magazine Forbes that job seekers will inevitably encounter employers who act superior and assess candidates with an attitude of, “I decide whether to hire you—you’re nothing.”
Ryan said this attitude is frightening and, more importantly, insulting. Responding to Bei’s question, she said that if a company truly wants to recruit talent, it should indeed ask, “When is the other person available for an interview?”
Ryan also said that many companies are extremely polite and courteous when they first contact job seekers to invite them to an interview, but once the interview stage arrives, they adopt an arrogant and rude attitude.
She said it is like a black hole for interview invitations. At first, the recruiter—or the person who calls you—makes you feel valued and special. But once you agree to proceed with the interview, the recruiting company’s attitude makes a complete 180-degree turn.
Ryan recommends that if you encounter this situation, have the courage to skip the interview with that company. A company that disrespects you at the recruiting stage probably will not treat you well in the future, even if it actually hires you.
Ryan also said that job seekers should skip the interview if they encounter any of the following four situations.
1. The recruiting company does not take you seriously
Ryan said that failing to ask a job seeker when they are available for an interview, or repeatedly changing the time after it has been set, is one example.
2. If you feel bullied or threatened, run as fast as you can
Some internet users have reported being asked during interviews to provide details of their past and current salary, or even to submit written documents proving their previous earnings. They were told that if they had lied, the company would severely punish them or take legal action, among other threats.
In fact, recruiters have probably already set a salary range when searching for candidates, and companies should also be capable of calculating how much value your work can create. Therefore, focus on the salary you believe you can earn now and work to persuade the recruiter why you are worth that amount.
Ryan recommends that if you have already stated your position and the company still uses threatening language to pressure you into complying or doing what the boss says, cross that company off your list of targets.
3. You discover through online research that the recruiting company has a terrible reputation—run
If you visit forums or job-bank websites and find that other people who have been through the process have nothing but complaints about the company you are about to interview with and no positive reviews, run. (Further reading: You received an interview invitation from a company with poor online reviews. Should you go? | Career Clinic)
4. You can never get a response by email or phone…
If you have questions for the company you are about to interview with, but your emails and calls disappear into a void, you may also want to cancel the interview outright. Ryan says that if a recruiting company truly values you and your questions, it will respond proactively.