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> Everyone job searches, but the bad candidates spend a lot more time doing it. This sums up what my experience seems to be hiring. I've never really thought
by d23 13y ago
> Everyone job searches, but the bad candidates spend a lot more time doing it.
This sums up what my experience seems to be hiring. I've never really thought of it that way, but there's a clear selection bias. The good ones get snatched up quickly; the bad ones spam out to every damn listing they see.
- fecak 13y agoGood candidates are rarely on the market for an extended period of time, and are often much easier for experienced recruiters and hiring managers to identify than mediocre or below average candidates. When I have a candidate that I know is in the top tier, I'll advise clients that they need to move quickly or lose their chance to even see them, because other companies will be relatively quick and aggressive to hire. It's not much different than real estate, where if you see a house that has been on the market for a long time you may be less inclined to give it a look. Thankfully, job seekers don't have listing dates unless they choose to post a resume publicly.