Comments - Is Honesty Really Worth It? - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-28T21:40:05Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=502551%3ABlogPost%3A593367&xn_auth=noBeing in-house has certainly…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-27:502551:Comment:6051392009-03-27T19:35:59.291ZGino Contihttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/GinoConti56
Being in-house has certainly been an interesting change of pace. I really have enjoyed getting to more involved in the retention and talent management side of things that I missed out on when I was doing TPR work. Definitely plan to let this good vibe carry me through the weekend, though!
Being in-house has certainly been an interesting change of pace. I really have enjoyed getting to more involved in the retention and talent management side of things that I missed out on when I was doing TPR work. Definitely plan to let this good vibe carry me through the weekend, though! Thanks Rayanne! Actually I'm…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-27:502551:Comment:6051042009-03-27T19:08:53.529ZGino Contihttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/GinoConti56
Thanks Rayanne! Actually I'm a corp recruiter so although I don't really have a guarantee it would raise some red flags if she didn't last for at least a full year.
Thanks Rayanne! Actually I'm a corp recruiter so although I don't really have a guarantee it would raise some red flags if she didn't last for at least a full year. congratulations!tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-26:502551:Comment:6042862009-03-26T23:29:25.264ZDeborah Joneshttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/DeborahJones75
congratulations!
congratulations! Just to provide a quick updat…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-26:502551:Comment:6038282009-03-26T18:46:16.275ZGino Contihttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/GinoConti56
Just to provide a quick update to those who had asked for it, the candidate did end up accepting the offer. It took an extra couple of days, but she's in and very excited. Quite happy to put this one to bed!
Just to provide a quick update to those who had asked for it, the candidate did end up accepting the offer. It took an extra couple of days, but she's in and very excited. Quite happy to put this one to bed! Deborah -
It was a tricky co…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-26:502551:Comment:6033852009-03-26T11:56:24.808ZGino Contihttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/GinoConti56
Deborah -<br />
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It was a tricky conversation to say the least. The fact is that the job is very enticing to her, but relocating across the country for a noticeable decrease in salary from her last job has caused a little heartache. That said, she is currently unemployed, so the offer is clearly a very large increase compared to her current income :-)<br />
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In this case I think honesty has been the best policy. I worked very closely with her pre-interview, and once I broke the news to her the two of us…
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It was a tricky conversation to say the least. The fact is that the job is very enticing to her, but relocating across the country for a noticeable decrease in salary from her last job has caused a little heartache. That said, she is currently unemployed, so the offer is clearly a very large increase compared to her current income :-)<br />
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In this case I think honesty has been the best policy. I worked very closely with her pre-interview, and once I broke the news to her the two of us have been in contact daily to discuss her decision which will be made during a phone call with myself and the manager today. Gino you no doubt did the "ri…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-26:502551:Comment:6031562009-03-26T02:25:36.287ZDeborah Joneshttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/DeborahJones75
Gino you no doubt did the "right" thing by informing the candidate of the "altered" comp package....but I can't help but wonder HOW you explained it. Did you know whether the candidate, pre-interview, would do this job if everyone worked for free? If so, some changes in the comp package might not matter so much. If we went into the interview knowing that the candidate was more enticed by the $$ than the opportunity, then it may not have stuck anyway...other post-interview objections may have…
Gino you no doubt did the "right" thing by informing the candidate of the "altered" comp package....but I can't help but wonder HOW you explained it. Did you know whether the candidate, pre-interview, would do this job if everyone worked for free? If so, some changes in the comp package might not matter so much. If we went into the interview knowing that the candidate was more enticed by the $$ than the opportunity, then it may not have stuck anyway...other post-interview objections may have surfaced. The fact that she was not calling you five minutes after the interview does give a bit of a clue. GINO!!:=)
Funny you crossed m…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-24:502551:Comment:6007722009-03-24T02:51:22.768ZRita Beerlehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/RitaBeerle
GINO!!:=)<br />
Funny you crossed my mind the other day and here I see your post. You gave me such strong, solid advice - every bit of it right on the money - that I just have to comment on your situation here. It's always easier when you're on the outside looking in isn't it?? Have no fear, you absolutely made the right decision. Every candidate you place, whether if you're a corporate recruiter or independent recruiter, is someone who may either be a future client or direct contact to future…
GINO!!:=)<br />
Funny you crossed my mind the other day and here I see your post. You gave me such strong, solid advice - every bit of it right on the money - that I just have to comment on your situation here. It's always easier when you're on the outside looking in isn't it?? Have no fear, you absolutely made the right decision. Every candidate you place, whether if you're a corporate recruiter or independent recruiter, is someone who may either be a future client or direct contact to future candidates. If you are not upfront with them how will they react when they hear your name in the future?? If they know you can be trusted they will not hesitate to share information/contacts with you. Remember how you told me how much those 'real' relationships pay off in the end?? My friend, you need only to be reminded of your own advice. Stay strong and true to yourself and you won't have any regrets.<br />
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Talk to you soon...<br />
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Rita I think you did 100% the righ…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-23:502551:Comment:6005222009-03-23T20:58:30.950ZLaura Lundberghttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/LauraLundberg
I think you did 100% the right thing. Companies are always changing, more so in these uncertain times. I have had my share of giving the bad but realistic news. I cannot stand surprises and try to minimize them for others. I've had to give my share of bad but realistic news, and the honesty has always been appreciated. I think it's about relationship building. I can't do much about what my company does, but I can affect how and when I give unpleasant news. I can have a reputation (and so can my…
I think you did 100% the right thing. Companies are always changing, more so in these uncertain times. I have had my share of giving the bad but realistic news. I cannot stand surprises and try to minimize them for others. I've had to give my share of bad but realistic news, and the honesty has always been appreciated. I think it's about relationship building. I can't do much about what my company does, but I can affect how and when I give unpleasant news. I can have a reputation (and so can my company) that is honest. I may not work for my company forever but my reputation will follow me around. You already know this. Honest…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-23:502551:Comment:5999782009-03-23T15:31:22.806ZMargaret Grazianohttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MargaretGraziano
You already know this. Honest, Honesty, Honesty always carries the day! What goes around comes around. Those of us who work with integrity, live powerfully. That's just the way it is. Thanks for the post!
You already know this. Honest, Honesty, Honesty always carries the day! What goes around comes around. Those of us who work with integrity, live powerfully. That's just the way it is. Thanks for the post! Gino, opting to do the honest…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-03-23:502551:Comment:5996522009-03-23T12:24:39.694ZDan Nuroohttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/DanNuroo
Gino, opting to do the honest thing, is the only thing to do. From all aspects. Even (and i may hear you gasp) from the TPR side of things. Placing someone under false pretences is just BAD business. I know people have quantified the cost of a bad hire, I just cannot look into it at the moment. To get someone to accept an offer with smoke, mirrors and withholding information will only result in long term (potentially short term too) pain.<br />
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Tricking people into starting with your company, will…
Gino, opting to do the honest thing, is the only thing to do. From all aspects. Even (and i may hear you gasp) from the TPR side of things. Placing someone under false pretences is just BAD business. I know people have quantified the cost of a bad hire, I just cannot look into it at the moment. To get someone to accept an offer with smoke, mirrors and withholding information will only result in long term (potentially short term too) pain.<br />
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Tricking people into starting with your company, will breed resentment, mistrust, disengagement and probably an early exit. Which will also make you, as the recruiter looking bad to the company, especially if all comes out in the exit interview! Let's not even get into the ethical side of things here (that leads to super long discussions on RBC)