Are you having trouble hiring qualified job candidates? If so, you may be committing a “red flag” during the interview process.
A recent study by VoiceNation found that 48% of California residents have had negative job interviews. The company looked at what interviewers considered to be red flags when interviewing. Chief among them: not disclosing salary, constantly rescheduling the interview and asking too many personal or irrelevant questions.
VoiceNation also found that salary was the priority for 41% of job seekers, while the role itself was the priority for 29% of people.
Nationwide, 31% of men have experienced a negative interview, compared to 33% of women, according to VoiceNation. The company also found that Gen Z applicants were more likely to be treated poorly during the job interview process than other generations.
“When it comes to job interviews, whilst some candidates may seem confident, it is also completely normal for them to be nervous. It’s important to remember when interviewing a candidate that whilst you might potentially hold the power in the room, this is someone who could bring something especially valuable to the company,” VoiceNation’s Daniel Marshall said.
“It’s important to stay professional, and whilst it’s important to make conversation and build rapport to make the candidate comfortable, don’t ask overly personal and invasive questions. When advertising for the role, make it as detailed as possible, especially when it comes to role and experience requirements, and salary expectations – this will avoid any potential miscommunication and issues down the line,” he added.
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The Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber hosted its inaugural Women of Impact Luncheon late last month. The event brought in more than 200 attendees.
Alex Cohen of Spectrum News led a fireside chat at the event that featured Mayor Karen Bass, the first female mayor of Los Angeles; Dr. Eve Glazier, the first woman president of UCLA Health Faculty Practice Group; Rachel Michelin, the first female president of the California Retailer’s Association; and Stephanie Wiggins, the first female chief executive of LA Metro.
Topics discussed included advancements made for women.
“It turns out: When you improve the lives of women and family, you end up improving the lives of everyone,” Wiggins said at the event.
Many of the panelists, including Bass, urged attendees to not be afraid to ask for help. “Don’t let your ego get involved,” she said.
The Insider is compiled by Interim Editor Hannah Welk. She can be reached at [email protected].
