Permanent Staffing Recruiter Mock Interview
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Question 20 of 30
If you had a highly skilled candidate, but their appearance was terrible, would you present them to your client?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am always clear with my candidates on what the appropriate dress code is before they head into a client interview. I ask them to show up as fresh and ready as possible. So far, my candidates have been able to show up presentable and ready to nail the interview. In an extreme circumstance where there was body odor, for example, I would mention it. It's an uncomfortable task; however, someone has to do it! I prefer honesty, and I hope the candidate would appreciate it as well."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The appearance of your candidate can be just as important as their skill set. If the candidate would be in a client-facing role, a sales position, or the face of the company, they must be presentable and professional. Imagine sending your client a restaurant management candidate who had poor hygiene or a legal assistant who wore sweat pants. You see, no matter how talented they are, they would be overlooked by any discerning client. It's uncomfortable to tell a candidate that they need to clean up their appearance; however, you will come across situations like this now and then as a Permanent Recruiter. Discuss how you would handle the dilemma.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Honesty is important when dealing with job seekers. Being straightforward is great, but you also have to be kind. If I had a highly skilled candidate, but their appearance was terrible, I would let them know that their presentation was not the best. I would ask their permission to give feedback and then be prepared with resources and examples they could turn to for help. For instance, a fashion blog, a great hairstylist, or some of my favorite self-care products."
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