Yesterday, I was speaking with one of my clients about how you politely, but firmly tell someone that they didn't get the job. It's a tough thing to do, but as I've said before on this blog, it is courteous and the right thing to do to notify someone that they won't be working for you.
So, I'd like to use this post as an open forum to get your thoughts on how you say no. Do you share a lot? A little? Is it automated? Is it personal? Please share so we all can be better at letting someone down easy. It sucks to be told no, but hearing nothing is even worse.
A certain camp in Colorado thanks you.
(PS: The photo is of my niece, Elly.)
2 comments:
Great post, Kari - you are so right - it can be so difficult to decline a candidate. The biggest impact a recruiter or HR can have on a candidate is how they treat them. It is a disservice to not let them know they did not get the job, and there may be value in coaching them for the next opportunity. It is hard for some - because it feels like conflict - and many people avoid THAT at all cost....
Thanks for your comment, Katrina. Great point about some feeling that by saying no they are creating conflict. Instead it should simply be the continuation of communication between two parties. And, in this case, it's the end of it for now.
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