Yesterday was one of those days that really tested my resilience in recruitment. It felt like every corner I turned, there was a new challenge waiting for me.
First off, there was a candidate who applied directly to a role back in January, completely forgetting about it when I approached them. Despite my best efforts to qualify and engage with them multiple times, the client's six-month introduction ownership policy threw a ball buster into the process, leaving us just two weeks short of their cut-off date. Even with screenshots as evidence of their previous application, it was a lost cause.
Then there was the candidate who mysteriously received a better job offer out of the blue, despite claiming they weren't actively looking and had no other applications pending. It's moments like these that make you question the integrity of the process and wonder what else might be going on behind the scenes.
And let's not forget the no-shows. Despite sending out email confirmations and updating calendar invites for our scheduled meetings, I found myself staring at empty screens and wondering where everyone had gone. It's understandable that life can throw curveballs, but the frequency of these occurrences was enough to make me question if I'd somehow stumbled into an alternate reality.
Throughout it all, I couldn't help but wonder: what more could I have done? I pride myself on my thoroughness and attention to detail, yet it felt like no amount of preparation could shield me from the chaos of the day.
But hey, that's recruitment for you. Some days you're riding high on success, and other days you're left scratching your head in bewilderment. All I can do is take a deep breath, learn from the challenges I faced, and approach each new day with renewed determination. After all, in this line of work, you never know what tomorrow might bring.
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2moBang on!! You do it when looking to pitch to a new client, why not do it when you’re moving jobs?!