Recruitment codes have changed deeply over the years. According to a survey conducted by Hellowork, 64% of the candidates now wish to speak salary of the first interview, against 45% in 2016. Proof of a greater expectation of transparency, one in two candidates receives an answer to their candidacy today, against just 26% 26% ago. The process is humanized, expectations evolve: candidates acclaim smaller structures, on human scale, and require a more direct and authentic relationship with recruiters.
But on the side of employers, expectations have also evolved, and recruiters now require skills adapted to an evolutionary world of work. “Among the first skills we evaluate today, there is the ability to connect with Visio,” says Marie shoulduck, founder of the Atorus executive recruitment firm and recruitment specialist. With the generalization of online interviews, dominating digital tools has become a previous requirement. “These are digital skills and are anxious, especially with the emergence of AI,” insists Marie shoulduck.
The appearance should not be overlooked, even from distance. Karine Branger, director of Human Resources at Konecta, warns: “The distance makes it sometimes discovering people with attire … interesting to notice.” Without going to the mandatory three -bedroom suit for men or tailor for women, heal their appearance for a first interview remains the norm.
Preparation, consistency and professional posture
The quality of an interview is measured from the first moments. “These first minutes are essential,” says Marie shoulduck. The candidate must deal with his position, his listening and not underestimate the importance of working upstream: “Again, we return to this golden rule: preparation, preparation, preparation,” insists the expert.
And even during an “decontextualized” interview, in a coffee, for example, professional position is still expected. “It is not because it is in a relaxed environment that is not a real interview,” explains Jenny Gaultier, director of the employment transfer window. “I tell the candidates to pay attention to what they order.”
The art of alignment: understand and project oneself
More than a simple CV evaluation, the interview has become a moment of exchange and projection. “Maintenance is key: it is in this space that we see a person’s ability to get in touch with a client,” explains Karine Branger. Hence the importance of knowledge, often more decisive than technical competence.
And if knowledge can be decisive to convince a business, its absence can, on the contrary, sign the end of your professional adventure … “We recruit skills, we discard skills,” explains Jenny Gaultier. According to the director of the employment transfer window, evaluating these skills requires time: “You must understand the projects of the candidates and their alignment with the company.”
Unexpected questions: a revealing
Some questions may also surprise. “Batman or Robin? White or color toilet paper?” Illustrious Jenny Gaultier. Free provocations? Not necessarily. “It is a deviated way to see how we react under pressure, how we project,” explains the expert. Your recommendation: keep calm, connect the response to the position and avoid unnecessary digressions.
“The recruiters are not trying to catch, we are not there to bother you,” recalls Marie shoulduck. According to the recruitment expert, the objective is another, much more useful: knowing if the candidate can flourish in the company. And this implies an equitable evaluation, without discriminating the question: “You can’t ask questions about age, sex, religion …”, recalls the expert.
Ai, comments and care with the candidate
Artificial intelligence can be invited to human resources processes, does not replace human discernment. “The chatbot could rule out interesting candidates on non -decisive criteria,” says Marie shoulduck. “We tried CV approaches, but always measured,” Tempers Karine Branger.
Last crucial point: the return sent to the candidates. “Have the audacity to ask for comments,” encourages Jenny Gaultier. Recruiters must respond, even in case of rejection. “Better a message than nothing to avoid frustration,” Marie shoulduck said.
Source: BFM TV
