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I'm the article's author. I agree with you that demand for talent far exceeds supply. That's why I think making the process professional and enjoyable is impo
by dshah 14y ago
I'm the article's author.
I agree with you that demand for talent far exceeds supply. That's why I think making the process professional and enjoyable is important.
In terms of being completely in "sell mode" once basic filtering has been done, I don't think that's the right approach. In my experience, great developers actually value teams that are selective. They like good dialog. They like debate. If after a basic phone screen, the company goes straight into "sell mode", I think it's a red flag for some people.
And, in terms of the term "Candidate Experience", it was less about inventing a new term, and more about piggy-backing on a concept most people already understand (user experience or customer experience).
- Apreche 14y agoIt is true that a hard sell will turn off someone with the mind of a developer. I specifically remember trying to buy a car and not buying from the person who was really pushy. What I mean by sell mode is that the discussion needs to be focused on what the company can do for the developer to convince them they want to work there. Lots of people call me up and the conversation is all about what I can do for them. You called me! I have a job and didn't ask for a new one. The first thing you must do is convince me that your offer is so good it is worth changing my whole life for it.