🗂 Everyday life of HR: a little about basic things
Lately, I have been increasingly surprised by the behavior of applicants. And, to be honest, sometimes it feels like the most basic things need to be said - as if you and I don’t know it.
The first and simplest thing: if you change your mind about going for an interview, just let us know. Really, that's it. No one will judge you for this, and certainly no one will “bite” you. But you will save the time of the recruiter and the employer. This is basic respect for other people's work. If you were unable to come for a good reason - for example, you were sick - in most cases the employer will calmly reschedule the meeting. You just need to warn.
The second point, which is already starting to frankly surprise. Situations are increasingly common when a candidate undergoes a telephone interview, sends a resume... and then refuses to go for an interview. The reasons are different, but especially “memorable” ones: “I have topographic cretinism” or “I don’t have money to get there.” Sometimes this is accompanied by the expectation that the candidate must be picked up from home, driven to an interview and then returned back.
Let's be honest. We are all adults. This is not a kindergarten or a taxi service. If there is a ride at work, this does not mean that it extends to the interview stage. Finding a job is also a process in which minimal participation and responsibility is required from the candidate. Arriving for an interview is a basic effort, without which, alas, you cannot do it.
The bottom line is simple: mutual respect and adequate expectations make life much easier for everyone—both candidates and HR.
Thanks for understanding.
Your evil HR.