How do you assess attention to detail in the hiring process? 12 years ago, while running my very first Vector office in Conroe, TX, I needed to hire Recruiting Assistants/Receptionists. One of the main duties required being able to read a script and follow clear directions. As I made my job post, I added very specific instructions: - Apply to the job post (READ CAREFULLY) - Call my google number at XXX-XXX-XXXX - Leave a voicemail stating your name and phone number TWO TIMES From there, it was very easy to narrow my candidate pool. Today, I do something a little similar and add "If interested, please reach out to me at (email address) with (Job Title) in the subject line." It's a small thing, but with hundreds of applicants applying each week, prioritizing those who follow direction makes my job a little easier.
This is great advice!! I love that!
Owais Q.
5mo
Jacqueline Valle, SHRM-CP, small things set the tone for how big things are done.
Aldridge Jack
5mo
Amen! You sound clean, crisp and organized like me.
Senior Principal of Americas JAB | Senior Principal Ramsay Black | Executive Recruiter | Business Development Partner
5moIf a candidate cannot do the simple tasks up front as in respecting your process as a professional in your space, you're in for an uphill battle no matter how "good" they look on paper! Can be expectations to that, but you get the gist! Sometimes recruiters get caught up in a great resume or feel the pressure to quickly fill a role, and that's when core values in the hiring process can slip. I learned this the hard way! It’s important to stay focused on the bigger picture—ensuring the right fit, both technically and culturally, is key for long-term success. Rushing to fill a position without sticking to your standards rarely pays off in the end.