Unknown Issues

Well, my february challenge to all business owners wasn't heard. Unemployment numbers made very little change last month. Yes, as a former small business owner, tax season is here and february is the heart of winter and slowed sales. So, hiring in february is hard. However, there are a lot of people out there who are gifted and can bring their skills to the table to increase business. The spring hiring fling is starting and there will be a flood of applications from both qualified and unqualified of possible employees.

When someone follows the directions posted to apply for the jobs listed (most of them request resumes to be emailed), spend 30 seconds to respond to the applicant. The Applicant is told and highly advised to do Thank You's and follow up contacts to show we're serous about working for the company. The person we're in contact with would tell us that they will contact us with news either way and in my experience, the said contact 99.99% never comes. Yes, everyone is aware that there is about 10 to 20 times the number of applicants applying for a single position. But if the business is small and there is only 10-15 applicants for the single job, the hiring manager can give us the same respect we have given you by thanking you for your time. Your attention in the research of us can be returned when a request of a tangible reason why the other applicants missed out on the job. I'm aware of the laws protecting everyone from false statements; however, the applicants also have the right to be given a real reason why the job wasn't given. The reason for the request from us is in two parts; first is to learn where we fell short and second is to actually be told what the issues are so we can make any improvements needed.

So, allow me to simplify the challenge for all hiring managers and business owners. If you say you will contact the person about the job (either way) then follow through no matter what. If the applicant requests why they did not receive the job, please give them the information needed so they can address the issues on a personal level or resume or contact needed people to clear up any mess that may be unknown to the applicant. After all, the hiring manager and business owner is digging up the history of each person and learning about issues the applicant may not even be aware of.

Thank You for your time and look forward to hearing from you soon...