Job Interviews: Interviewees Gaining Confidence

According to the article cited at the end of this entry, 40% of job candidates have turned down an offer because of unpleasant experience during the interview. In an economy with low unemployment, suddenly the power shifts towards applicants who are becoming more selective. The bad news for those employers who can’t conduct a proper interview is that those same interviewees will tell between one and 10 people about their bad experience. This is how the word gets out about certain companies not being “employee-friendly.” In fields in which there is a big shortage, this could represent a real struggle, especially knowing how rumors are hard to dissipate.
The article ends with some tips for employers on how to improve the recruitment process.
Job Applicants Have Upper Hand, News.com.au
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