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Question 2 of 35 for our Randstad Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 35

Are you a patient individual? Rate your patience level from 1-10.

"I rank my patience level an 8 out of 10. There will always be candidates, clients, and situations that test your patience, and I have room to improve. Recently I had a candidate back out of their accepted job offer on the morning of their start date. Rather than lose my patience, I quickly found a temp for my client and then searched for a new permanent candidate. Of course, I will not work with that candidate again, but that is simply professional boundaries. I would never disrespect someone, or myself, for a situation like that, and by remaining patient throughout the ordeal, I was able to focus on an alternative option."

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  • 2. Are you a patient individual? Rate your patience level from 1-10.

      How to Answer

      Being a recruiter or any professional in the staffing industry requires an immense level of patience. You make many calls every day, wait for candidates to respond, and wait on contracts to be signed. Often, you will be in a significant rush to make a placement before a competing agency beats you to the punch. You will speak to hundreds of candidates every month, all with their personality quirks and potentially low levels of commitment and communication. The interviewer wants to know that you can remain confident, professional, and patient despite all of these challenges. Rate your level of patience from 1-10, and be prepared to give an example that backs your rating.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 30th, 2021

      1st Answer Example

      "I rank my patience level an 8 out of 10. There will always be candidates, clients, and situations that test your patience, and I have room to improve. Recently I had a candidate back out of their accepted job offer on the morning of their start date. Rather than lose my patience, I quickly found a temp for my client and then searched for a new permanent candidate. Of course, I will not work with that candidate again, but that is simply professional boundaries. I would never disrespect someone, or myself, for a situation like that, and by remaining patient throughout the ordeal, I was able to focus on an alternative option."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 30th, 2021

      2nd Answer Example

      "For the past year, I have worked as a temp recruiter primarily searching for laborers in the warehousing and logistics sector. As you know, the rate of candidates who no-show or do not perform well is very high in these categories. Rather than lose my patience, I keep focused on the needs of my clients and put my effort into making sure their needs are met no matter what. For this reason, I rank my patience level as a 9 out of 10."

      Written by Ronda Barnes on August 22nd, 2021

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