Hiring is a process that takes a lot of effort, endless conversations, polite interests along with hopeful follow ups, sometimes even silence. And what else takes a lot of time, even more talking and very few commitments?
Dating.
Think about it, both involve picking the right one and could either make you or break you. Even the stages of dating and hiring are similar.
1. The Profile Match
Time to swipe right!
The first stage of hiring consists of going through countless applications. Job seekers send in applications hoping they will find a match and employers keep looking hoping they will eventually find “the one”.
2. The First Chat
The candidate liked the company and sent in the application and employers liked the candidate too.
Now what?
Time to move onto that first message. Employers schedule that first call and the candidates sound excited. Everyone’s polite, curious and optimistic. Both sides say “let’s stay in touch” but there are no promises yet.
3. The First Date
The chat went well. Now it's finally time for the first date aka the interview. Both parties try their best to impress each other. Questions like “ Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” replaces questions like “What are you looking for in a partner?” If all goes well then both start imagining a future together.
4. The “Talking” Stage
Now the real back and forth begins. There are more follow up calls, interviews and skill tests with everyone trying to decide if they are the right fit for each other. Things are slow here with candidates exploring other offers and employers reconsidering budgets.
5. The Ghosting
Most ghosting occurs after the talking stage as both evaluate what they actually think of each other after they have heard each other’s thoughts. This often includes things like not picking up the phone and not replying to emails.
6. The Commitment Issues
Let’s assume that ghosting did not happen and it's time to make things official but then doubt starts creeping in. Both start second guessing their decisions with questions like “Are they really the one?”
7. The relationship stage
Congratulations, you’ve made it official!
The offer’s accepted, the paperwork’s signed, and everyone’s posting about the new beginning.
But this is where the real relationship starts with things like onboarding, adjustment, and trust-building. Both sides need effort to make it last.
8. The “Happily Ever After"
If everything goes well then the happily ever after starts. The employee grows, the company thrives and everyone feels valued. All the effort and the commitment pays off, as like any good relationship communication and trust is what's needed to make things long-term.
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