How do I, the hiring authority, disqualify candidates applying for positions that they easily qualify for, but do not fit the profile, culture or who may be highly over qualified?
This question is quite common during a recession.....especially THIS recession where many Baby Boomers who might have taken their retirement now need to continue working because their retirement programs are worth so little, or because the Gen-X kids have moved back home. And.....they need a job! One needs to be very careful not to discriminate! When you know the position you're hiring for requires a 10 year commitment, can you rely on someone who has already retired from one company or has 30+ years of previous experience to be dedicated 10 years from now?? What about the person who was earning $150K and now tells you he can live happily on $85K?
Well, the truth be told...maybe he can! His expenses may be such at this time that he no longer needs the higher income, especially if the job requires no relocation on his part. If the work necessitates someone with solid proven experience, an overqualified Boomer candidate may be the "ticket". And his knowledge will be invaluable! So, how do you separate those candidates from those just looking for a transitory job till the economy turns around? A skilled recruiter does the work for you by asking many behavioral style interviewing questions. So, put your mind to rest, and call us with the job specs!!
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- Focus Agency
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- The Focus Agency is a national employment direct-hire search firm specializing in sales/marketing/engineering/defense and mid to executive level management. The Focus Agency was established in 1984. Our staff consultants, who are state accredited or nationally certified, have over 20 years of combined experience in the staffing industry. We pride ourselves in building quality relationships of trust and confidence with both candidate clients and employer clients. We are recognized for providing premium service, which is the key to our success, and abide by a strict code of ethics whose standards are set by the state and national trade associations. Our mission is to serve our clients, ethically and professionally, through education and consultation to join people and companies in career harmony. Please visit our website at www.focus-agency.com
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