...."Because Hiring Managers Think The Applicant Smells Bad...."
A new email from a second recruiter who worked for a company that "finds people jobs." ;P
Good Morning Erin,
I hope your Monday is off to a great start...
The above sentence is what I would typically start off with when sourcing a candidate, but it's not what I really want to say. I like to cut the bullshit out, but I'm learning to be more mindful. I really want to beg this person to at least be interested in the opportunity I have, and snag them to want to come work for my company, even though they will ultimately decline them in the end anyway.
Okay, down to the juicy stuff and my purpose. My dear friend <NAME WITHHELD> reached out and introduced me to your blog and your book. Great Stuff!
If you really want some validation, I can corroborate with her that everything she says is true...Ha! If you could only see our Gchat conversation right now. We’ve gone from talking about your experience to creating a book. Here's what we have so far...
Title: "Sure, I don't have a vast knowledge of talent acquisition/recruiting/ etc...this job has 10 names btw but the shit doesn't change either way"
Chapter 1: Rejection
Sample content: Want rejection? Apply at <COMPANY NAME> (Murphy's Law)
Chapter 2: Resumes
Sample content: Who cares, it all depends on who reads them anyway, just add verbiage from the job description. If you’re interviewing someone born before 1985, add a cover letter - if not... don't.
Chapter 3: Shit hiring Managers Say
Sample content: I had a hiring manager tell me a candidate was boring... great, declined!
I know, I know, getting off topic but we are having fun planning our future as closet complaining recruiters. Anyway, I did read bits of your book (Amazon) and it brings laughter to me in time of need. Recruiting is a thankless job and we are seen as the problem when we can't create magic - not the illusion kind, but the mythical kind. Why can't we hire twelve people in three months, they ask? Hmm, it couldn't possibly have anything to do with the 80 + people you declined... all of which smelled weird btw, according to hiring managers, not recruiters. Recruiters actually hope for the best. It's a counter-productive style, Recruiters see potential and will call candidates in. Hiring managers will call candidates out...for ANYTHING.
Like my friend, I did get into recruiting because I love making connections with people and helping them build their careers. I know making a career choice is difficult and frustrating at times. I get so much excitement and joy from seeing the people I hire grow and prosper. I don't mind fighting for my candidates. I mean, after all, I have built a relationship with them. After working at <COMPANY NAME>, I can't image that the company that "helps people get jobs" has the most difficulty getting people jobs at their OWN company (Seriously, have you seen how many jobs they have open?). Now I'm working at a different company... because <COMPANY NAME> pushed me out. Insult to injury: they interviewed someone to replace me while I was there in the office.
Well, thanks for keeping things real and I apologize for the way you were treated.
Have a great Monday and continued rest of your week! (genuinely)
<Name Withheld>
P.S. Now a days I feel that interviewing is similar the Steve's character on "Alexander And The Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" movie. Hope I got that right, mouth full, yes I have kids.
Good Morning Erin,
I hope your Monday is off to a great start...
The above sentence is what I would typically start off with when sourcing a candidate, but it's not what I really want to say. I like to cut the bullshit out, but I'm learning to be more mindful. I really want to beg this person to at least be interested in the opportunity I have, and snag them to want to come work for my company, even though they will ultimately decline them in the end anyway.
Okay, down to the juicy stuff and my purpose. My dear friend <NAME WITHHELD> reached out and introduced me to your blog and your book. Great Stuff!
If you really want some validation, I can corroborate with her that everything she says is true...Ha! If you could only see our Gchat conversation right now. We’ve gone from talking about your experience to creating a book. Here's what we have so far...
Title: "Sure, I don't have a vast knowledge of talent acquisition/recruiting/ etc...this job has 10 names btw but the shit doesn't change either way"
Chapter 1: Rejection
Sample content: Want rejection? Apply at <COMPANY NAME> (Murphy's Law)
Chapter 2: Resumes
Sample content: Who cares, it all depends on who reads them anyway, just add verbiage from the job description. If you’re interviewing someone born before 1985, add a cover letter - if not... don't.
Chapter 3: Shit hiring Managers Say
Sample content: I had a hiring manager tell me a candidate was boring... great, declined!
I know, I know, getting off topic but we are having fun planning our future as closet complaining recruiters. Anyway, I did read bits of your book (Amazon) and it brings laughter to me in time of need. Recruiting is a thankless job and we are seen as the problem when we can't create magic - not the illusion kind, but the mythical kind. Why can't we hire twelve people in three months, they ask? Hmm, it couldn't possibly have anything to do with the 80 + people you declined... all of which smelled weird btw, according to hiring managers, not recruiters. Recruiters actually hope for the best. It's a counter-productive style, Recruiters see potential and will call candidates in. Hiring managers will call candidates out...for ANYTHING.
Like my friend, I did get into recruiting because I love making connections with people and helping them build their careers. I know making a career choice is difficult and frustrating at times. I get so much excitement and joy from seeing the people I hire grow and prosper. I don't mind fighting for my candidates. I mean, after all, I have built a relationship with them. After working at <COMPANY NAME>, I can't image that the company that "helps people get jobs" has the most difficulty getting people jobs at their OWN company (Seriously, have you seen how many jobs they have open?). Now I'm working at a different company... because <COMPANY NAME> pushed me out. Insult to injury: they interviewed someone to replace me while I was there in the office.
Well, thanks for keeping things real and I apologize for the way you were treated.
Have a great Monday and continued rest of your week! (genuinely)
<Name Withheld>
P.S. Now a days I feel that interviewing is similar the Steve's character on "Alexander And The Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" movie. Hope I got that right, mouth full, yes I have kids.
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