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> Have a probationary period As someone who's done a lot of interviews, my rule is that letting someone go during their probationary period is an absolute last
by quicklime 6y ago
> Have a probationary period
As someone who's done a lot of interviews, my rule is that letting someone go during their probationary period is an absolute last resort. It'll never be used as an excuse to take risks during the interview stage - except in extreme situations, everything should be decided up front.
This is purely for the benefit of the candidate. Many people quit their old jobs only after they've received an offer for a new one. Some even have to uproot their lives (and that of their families) and relocate. Firing someone during their probationary period for a preventable reason seems negligent. I'd rather put them under a bit more stress up front during the interview.
- wendyshu 6y agoWhy not just ask the candidate if they're willing to do a probationary period rather than deciding for them?
- quicklime 6y agoI suspect the type of people I'd need to fire during their probationary period are the ones who would be desperate enough to say yes to anything during the pre-offer stage. Also, firing people isn't something I really enjoy, so even just for selfish reasons I'd rather avoid it. If it's preventable, I'd rather just get it done property at the start, rather than take these risks later. And if it got to it, HR would make my life difficult.