A year now in recruitment industry and it definitely have
taught me a lot. I know that seasons changed, generations too. I dont know
about others but this is just from my point of view. Its pretty tiring
sometimes to deal with difficult people in life but i guess, we all cant escape
it even in normal life.
Going into this industry, i had the 'i can help people to
get job, and earn at the same time! Why not? Its something i really love
doing.' Then i realised, it aint the same because everyone has different
perspectives, demands, attitudes and characters.
I wouldnt deny that dealing with people has definitely worn
me out, especially difficult ones. Regardless clients or candidates. However, i
always had to held my head up high and increase my patience because it is my
job and it is what helps to put food on my table. Needing it more than it needs
me.
Lets start from candidates side. Ive seen a lot on linkedin,
i could say everyday, there will be words on how unprofessional recruiters are.
I truly understand because candidates, some are desperate for jobs, some just
really need a reply. There is no right or wrong way to handle this but it is
all how we are.
Recruiters dont only have viewing cvs in their job scope.
Recruiters these days (i dont know about others but mine do) have a lot of
other side task to handle too. They also dont only have 1 cv to view but many
more. I believe they could have do an auto reply but even that, some people
isnt happy. Most recruiters these days, open up cv and try matching it with job
orders they have. If none, they will put it on hold and maybe call later.
Economy is changing rapidly these days too and most demand needed can be
specific certificate, specific skill, specific language or etc so company can
minimise training. Candidate that match 99% and missed the 1% could be the
reason why company reject profile too. Some recruiters, could feel really sad
and wasted where some may try hard to still sell the candidate.
Candidates, most really needed job. Me, being a candidate
before too understand that the anxiousness always make me refresh my email 10
times a day hoping for a reply or call. Candidates do have their own right too
on feeling that recruiter are unprofessional. Most really do. Therefore,
recruiter shouldnt feel annoyed when candidates may call a few days once to
check on their status.
How i think things can be better,
Recruiter that doesnt practice replying can draft a standard
reply that can inform the candidate that you have viewed but looking for something
that matches them. Take 1 minute to maybe drop them a call when you are free
and just have a chat with them to understand who they are and how they are.
After all, most candidates do respect on the daily job you are doing. If the
candidate is not worth to be put aside, maybe you can share them with your
existing clients to see if they can help this person to fill up any roles in
the company.
Candidates, recruiters understand that looking for a job and
continuously being turned down can be frustrating. However, dont vent your
anger on the recruiters. How about, treating a recruiter like you are talking
to a future employer's hr. Recruiters may be rude and if you get angry, we
understand because humans, not all are angels. However, most recruiters know
that, if talking to them itself you are rude, how will it portray to the client
that they are sending you to. There are so many ways and things to improve on
generations these days, especially on 'how to send a proper email when applying
for a job' and 'how to respond in a proper way when you need to understand
better on the job'.
An impression is quickly judged based
on the first time engagement before one truly understands someone deeper.
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