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First of all, this is normal. My team of recruiters spend most of their
day weeding through unqualified candidates. The millennials in the
work force are seeking 3-5 years at each job, which was taught to
them in school as being acceptable. We need to adjust the way
we screen resumes. If you see people with successful work history and
longevity, they are a rarity. Try looking for a length of 2-4 years at each job
instead. When interviewing them, ask them what things they like the most
and the least at each position to see if it will be a long term fit for them
and for the company as well. Due to the fact that many people got laid off
during bad economy, their resume looks poor and choppy which hinder
them from getting attention from hiring authorities. My advice in this
market is to have your top 3 to 5 important skills and what personality and
intangibles will fit best with your team. The other thing is, hiring direct-hire
over temp-to-hire or temporary, gains you access to the biggest pool of
candidates. This allows you access to people who are currently working
and these people usually have a more successful career track.
We’re hiring for an Administrative position and require five years’
experience. It’s a direct hire position and we have excellent
benefits, great location, and an employee oriented culture. We
received resumes from unqualified candidates with choppy job
histories. What can we do to find the most qualified candidates
with successful work history?
Unqualified
Candidates
Marianne E. Moore, CPC
President
Action Employment Services, Inc.
503.275.9011 | www.actionemployment.net

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unqualified candidates

  • 1. First of all, this is normal. My team of recruiters spend most of their day weeding through unqualified candidates. The millennials in the work force are seeking 3-5 years at each job, which was taught to them in school as being acceptable. We need to adjust the way we screen resumes. If you see people with successful work history and longevity, they are a rarity. Try looking for a length of 2-4 years at each job instead. When interviewing them, ask them what things they like the most and the least at each position to see if it will be a long term fit for them and for the company as well. Due to the fact that many people got laid off during bad economy, their resume looks poor and choppy which hinder them from getting attention from hiring authorities. My advice in this market is to have your top 3 to 5 important skills and what personality and intangibles will fit best with your team. The other thing is, hiring direct-hire over temp-to-hire or temporary, gains you access to the biggest pool of candidates. This allows you access to people who are currently working and these people usually have a more successful career track. We’re hiring for an Administrative position and require five years’ experience. It’s a direct hire position and we have excellent benefits, great location, and an employee oriented culture. We received resumes from unqualified candidates with choppy job histories. What can we do to find the most qualified candidates with successful work history? Unqualified Candidates Marianne E. Moore, CPC President Action Employment Services, Inc. 503.275.9011 | www.actionemployment.net