As #England gears up to play the #Netherlands tomorrow, I can't help but giggle at the thought of recruitment consultants going to extraordinary lengths to get candidates out of bed and into work Thursday. 🤣🤣
It's got us reminiscing about some of the wildest stories in our recruiting days. There's nothing quite like the thrill of tracking down a candidate who seems to have vanished into thin air, especially when a client is eagerly waiting! 🕵🏻♂️
One of my favourite stories involves a candidate who, despite confirming their availability, went MIA. After several unanswered calls, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I drove to their last known address in #Sheffield, only to find no one home. Not one to be easily deterred, I called their emergency contact (after all, desperate times call for desperate measures right!). Turns out, they were at a friend's place.
I managed to get the friend's address and, after some convincing, persuaded the candidate to come outside. Yes, I was practically knocking on doors like a bailiff and almost climbing through windows! 🙈🙈🙈
But, we got them to the job, and the client was thoroughly impressed with our efforts!
Recruitment is not for the faint-hearted. It's about persistence, creativity, and sometimes, a bit of detective work.👮🏻♀️🚓
As we cheer for England tomorrow, let's also give a nod to all the recruiters out there who go above and beyond to make sure the right people are in the right places, no matter what it takes.
What's your best story about tracking down a candidate to get them to work? Share your experiences below!
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It’s great to see the hardworking elves behind the scenes sharing such valuable tips.