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I want to talk about something that's been bothering me recently. Now, to be fair, I've never worked as a hiring manager. Therefore I'll admit that it's not my place to critique a position that I know very little about. HOWEVER! I WILL share a perspective that I believe may be beneficial to those who are in that position. So, recently, I've had a few aspiring BDR/SDR candidates tell me that, during the interview process, a hiring manager will tell them how much they like them and how well they qualify for the position. But then in the same breath they'll say something along the lines of, "I'd love to offer you the position, however, I don't think you'd like the offer so we're going to go with another candidate." ????????? QUESTION: Why are potential hires being held back from receiving job offers simply because hiring managers ASSUME that they won't be interested in the offer? Call me crazy, but, isn't it the candidate's right to make that call? Personally, I do not think it's fair for hiring managers to preemptively decide what's best for a potential hire. 🛑 Think of it this way: It's no secret that 2023 has been a rough year, and companies are taking major financial hits. In fact, they're deciding that they have to "do what they have to do", i.e.- cut back on spending, make MAJOR layoffs etc. Now, if company's are "doing what they have to do", don't you think that those who were affected by those layoffs are ALSO "doing what they need to do"? Maybe the offer ISN'T ideal. BUT, sometimes a lower paying position WILL keep the lights on and food on the table. Therefore, who are you to decide what offer a candidate will or will not accept? 👀 The hiring process is to identify the right match for both parties. To: All the hiring managers out there Embrace a more inclusive approach! 🤝 Extend those offers to potential BDRs/SDRs who've proven their worth and shown that they qualify to do the work. At the end of the day, that's all that really matters! Allow THEM to decide whether the role aligns with their career goals and ambitions. 🚀 To: All you job seekers Remember, you DESERVE a chance to evaluate the offer on YOUR terms. Don't let assumptions rob you of opportunities that could be a perfect fit. 💼✨ Let's ALL create a better hiring culture! 💪 🌐🔥 #GetThisWork #FairHiring #TechSales #CareerOpportunities #InclusiveHiring #JobSearch #DEI #hiring #hiringnow #hiringmanager #hiringmanagers
Parris Kidd
1y
a word was spoken
Yamilet Omoruyi
11mo
I literally was having this exact same conversation with a friend of mines. How can you tell me what I am willing to take, what won't be beneficial to me etc. I may be humble & appreciate. Letting God move me to my correct position.
Technology Sales Professional
1yAgreed, this may be a part of something deeper. 1. The candidate is over qualified and the hiring manager thinks their offer will be too low 2. Negotiiating tactic, setting the candidate up to anticipate a low ball offer, betting that the candidate will bite and ask for the offer to be presented regardless (mindgames). 3. The candidate was just a checkbox on the employer's list and they already had a preferred candidate in mind for an offer.