Normally I don’t join in bashing HR —jobs associated with my master’s degree are generally considered HR jobs even though I don’t work in recruiting or hiring. Also, I see the need for having a group dedicated to developing job requirements, screening applicants, and ensuring the hiring process stays legal. However last week I applied for a job and the difference in how that application has been handled has me rethinking my position.
I applied for a job by email on Monday and got an email back within two hours from the person who ended up being the hiring manager. That fast response is pretty amazing: if I even hear back from a recruiter, it’s usually days or weeks later. Usually I don't hear anything at all; it's as though my application disappears into the ether never to be heard from again. He asked if I were available for a 30 phone screen the next day and when I agreed that I was, he sent an agenda outlining what he wanted to cover in that 30 minutes. I’ve never gotten an agenda for a phone screen.
At the end of the phone screen on Tuesday, he asked if I would be available to come in later that week to their offices for a 90 minute interview with three of them—notice again the super fast decision-making process here. I was still interested in the job so I agreed. I got an agenda for the meeting on Thursday plus more detailed information about a presentation he’d asked me to prepare.
They will make their hiring decision by Wednesday (yes, the day after tomorrow). I’m not sure I want this job, and I’m not sure they will even make me an offer. But the way they’ve handled the process has been really refreshing—no lengthy delays, no pointless hoops to jump through, just clear expectations about what was going on. HR could learn something from these guys.
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Wow, that's fast. It makes me wonder what's up and whether they're desperate for some reason. I've never had that experience before. Lemme know what happens.
I will; I have some questions about the company that aren't exactly red flags but are still cause for some concern. That's why I'm ambiguous about the job. I almost hope I don't get an offer so I don't need to make a decision :)
Makes me wonder if perhaps the company has been burned in the past and wants to be ultra-clear about their expectations?
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