What can Cupid teach us about HR? In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, HireRight compares dating and recruitment in the following infographic.

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Attracting a Mate Attracting a Recruiter
Photoshopped images and
exaggerated or deceptive
information are commonplace
on social media dating profiles.
Friends provide an added element
of trust to 1) prove the person
actually exists; 2) provide possibly
false insights into the person.
As difficult as it may be to
find a date, some cagey souls
may play the game of love
by acting aloof to sink the
hook deeper.
An excellent (sometimes,
too-good-to-be-true) LinkedIn
profile or resume, which lacks
substantiating explanations
and proof points.
“Can I see you again?”
Someone's got to take the next
step, but knowing when to do it
can be challenging. It's the critical
move that separates a first date
and a relationship.
Corporate contacts, backdoor
references and background
screening could really reveal
the answers you might be looking
for beyond face value.
Savvy hiring pros recognize the
“hard-to-get” ploy and, no matter
how urgently a position needs to
be filled, keep their wits about them
to ensure they don't compromise their
negotiating power.
“Thanks for your interest, can we move
forward?” This is the question engaged,
qualified candidates most want to know -
and so do hiring professionals. Doing so in
a timely manner on the part of both parties
can mean the difference between a great
interview and a great hire.
Verifying
Following Up
References
Ah, finding the perfect match! Cupid is everywhere! But are people honest
Cupid and Corporate Recruiting
in presenting who they REALLY are? In qualifying a job candidate, as in romance,
there may be more than initially meets the eye. Take a look.
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Catfishing
Playing
Hard to Get
Luring someone into a relationship
by adopting a fictional online personas