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Interview, Interview, Interview, Test, Interview, Rejected! HR professionals, it's time for a reality check. When a candidate clearly states their minimum salary expectations, why proceed with multiple rounds of interviews if it doesn't align with your budget? This not only wastes the candidate's time but also reflects poorly on your company. With over a decade of HR experience, I know there's always room for growth and learning. However, certain fundamentals should never be overlooked. Recruitment is not a game or casual chit-chat; it requires professionalism and respect for candidates' time and efforts. If you find yourself unable to meet these basic standards, it might be time to rethink your career path. HR is a critical function that demands integrity, transparency, and genuine engagement. Let’s raise the bar and ensure we’re not just filling positions but building lasting professional relationships. And please Stop making false promises.
Adilson Oliveira
4mo
Also, the budget for the position should be disclosed if not in the job posting, at least in the first interview. It would save a lot of time for everyone involved.
Jon Cameron
4mo
Nobody is really hiring right now. Look at the CompTIA tech jobs report. Right now, employers can treat candidates like dirt and there is nothing that can be done about it. This is why financial literacy is of paramount importance. If you can build up net worth, you don't have to put up with it. Regarding long lasting relationships. During ZIRP, everything was private equity. It had no interest in long term relationships or gains. They are the corporate equivalent of house flippers. Now that interest rates are not near zero, this will change but it will take time. Tech is going through a major correction.
Prakhar Sharma
4mo
Now a days HR is not professional and they are big scammers. Candidates should ask the budget first from the consultant or HR and accordingly they know that they are fitting that slot or not. Generally they are not going to disclose their budget by saying it depends upon your interview. So consider it as a red flag and dont proceed with these people at any cost.
Laurence Glick
4mo
I completely agree and don't understand why more companies aren't transparent about what they're willing to pay. It helps them as well if they post a range and they get no satisfactory candidates then they know maybe they need to adjust the range.
Noe Pizana
4mo
Agree! I ask recruiters right away what is the salary range. If they can’t provide that information to me then I don’t need to move forward and I let them know that. As well as let them know I do not need to waste my time or thier time any further since that can’t be disclosed. Know your worth.
Very important point Perla Mouawad Such treatment will ruin employer branding in the future. Remember, HR achieves success through people, so treat candidates the same way you would like to be treated.
Farah Kerbaj
4mo
Thanks for sharing this !!!!
Joseph Shlela
4mo
well said👍👍
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4moCompletely agree. I received an email from a recruiter. My first reply stated clearly what my job requirements were, including bare minimum salary I would even consider. They were excited to work together. Several emails later they had me complete a form, scheduled a call to discuss an opportunity, and... it all went downhill. The call lasted just under two minutes. It began with them furious that my salary expectations were too high for the position they had open. A position I had no information on, I'd never previously heard the salary for, and this despite my *very first email* stating my salary expectations which, it turned out, were higher than what they could offer. (To be clear: My expectations were *below* many jobs I had applied to around this time.) I've saved their name in a "Do not work with" list. Thank you for sharing sensible advice for this industry! After my experience, I very much appreciate people bringing common sense and respect to the hiring process.