...HR Recruiters are to blind dates??? Probably not the best analogy, but I've never been all that good at analogies. Honestly, when have analogies been that useful since passing high school SATs? Which is the point of today's post.
I recently applied for a senior position at an organization, was funneled through to the web application form, and required to state my SAT scores....one of those "you cannot move forward until you answer this" questions.
Seriously???? For a position with 15+ years of experience?? Was I supposed to remember those scores forever? I know they were good. They got me into college but was I really supposed to remember? Should they be in my wallet next to my blood type and my emergency numbers???
Companies spend thousands and thousands of dollars on ATS systems which offer lots and lots of options and solve the problem of time management in staffing. But one of challenges HR Departments face is keeping the candidate's happiness in mind. No, I'm not kidding--I'm actually serious about this.
Like dating, finding the right employee for your company is like finding an individual with that unique set of qualities that make them right for the organization's culture. Any current CEO will tell you that employee satisfaction and productivity are a cornerstone of the company's success plan. And, believe me, SAT scores have very little to do with anything in the world of work.
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