Posts Tagged ‘offer’
Getting In Front of Backdoor References
It’s becoming more important to address the potential overlap between your current professional circle and that of your future employer. Backdoor (or back channel) references occur in this overlap – where your future employer reaches out to a contact that a job applicant didn’t provide in their reference check; effectively bypassing the candidate’s official list.…
Read MoreWhy are Companies Reluctant to Continue Interviewing New Candidates?
Why are companies so reluctant to keep interviewing new candidates when someone is already in the third or fourth round of interviews? Too often, companies bank on one applicant who is already in process to fill the job. It’s one of the biggest mistakes that organizations make during the hiring process. The job market is…
Read MoreHiring Transparency Translates to Filling Jobs More Efficiently
The Talener team has been speaking with more technology candidates recently who are on the job market for the first time in years. Whether they’re actively seeking new employment or were part of some of the technology layoffs this past year, none of them are looking forward to the interviewing process. It’s daunting to find…
Read MoreCompeting for Time: Establish an Approved Hiring Process
You wouldn’t apply to a job without updating your resume, defining your target salary, or doing research on your future employer. Good candidates are prepared for their interviews, yet many employers are lacking in their own preparation for the hiring process. The expectation that candidates are solely responsible the success of their application is…
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