Who would you hire?

[flan327]

Oct 27, 2020 7:38:31 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Oct 27, 2020 6:57:29 GMT -5 flan327 said:

In general I agree

But I got involved and married my coworker

We've been together for 20 years

That's great that it worked out for you. It usually doesn't unfortunately.

I just said that

[flan327]

I was a widow with 2 sons and never dreamed that I would marry again

[buystoys]

Knowing that A is now married, I'll change my mind and say to hire A.  She would be in a different district than her spouse from the sounds of it.  That would eliminate that whole set of problems.

I still wouldn't hire B.  It's just too much risk and I'm not certain B is really a team player.  She sounds more like someone grudgingly admitting she can't handle a certain level of work.  That's not someone who is jumping into a job and doing their best at it.

[tcu2003]

Oct 27, 2020 7:24:37 GMT -5 mary2029 said:

So Candidate A chose his future / now spouse over the company. Sounds like he is loyal.
It also sounds like you don't like him.
I would wait for the Spring.

If still undecided, get input from the team on which they would choose... Candidate A or to work more the next five months? My company asks for my input on new coworker hires.

This. I’d ask your staff for their input (or at least one staff member), and then take that into consideration as you decide. Based on what else you’ve shared, I’d either hire neither and wait and post again in spring where you can get better candidates, or hire candidate A.

[laterbloomer]

Oct 26, 2020 21:10:34 GMT -5 Knee Deep in Water Chloe said:

Oct 25, 2020 19:53:11 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

Hear it with a casual tone of voice.

Really, how are these two even being considered?

All right, in an effort to maintain discussion and not be offended: 

My industry has a very clear hiring season that runs from spring through summer. I posted this job the second week of October.  The only people who are applying at this time are those who did not secure employment during hiring season. An ethical employee would not switch jobs at this time of year; they'll wait until spring time. 

I can hire one of these two or I can not hire anyone--leaving my current staff severely burdened. 

I did receive another application today. I had a secretary call to confirm the applicant understood this was an on-location job and not remote work. 

Why would you get offended? There is a reason you aren't getting good quality candidates. I've never dealt with an industry with a specific hiring season so it's not on my radar as a reason. That leaves something wrong with the company.

Anyway, I would give Candidate A his second chance. Everyone deserves at least one second chance. The demotion is his penance for poor judgement.

[Deleted]

When Whatsisname, The Father of My Children, was in HR many years ago, he said that the single most important question asked about a candidate was "Is this person eligible for rehire?" If the answer was no, then no.

[sesfw]

Chole .......... what did you end up doing?

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Update: 
I offered to Candidate A. He accepted. Then, he rescinded yesterday. I'm not surprised, but I'm also not too upset. I was not looking forward to the drama.

I've reposted. Sigh. 

[Tennesseer]

Nov 11, 2020 12:08:48 GMT -5 Knee Deep in Water Chloe said:

Update: 
I offered to Candidate A. He accepted. Then, he rescinded yesterday. I'm not surprised, but I'm also not too upset. I was not looking forward to the drama.

I've reposted. Sigh. 

TWC-were the candidates all internal (to the company) or external.

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Nov 11, 2020 12:10:47 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Nov 11, 2020 12:08:48 GMT -5 Knee Deep in Water Chloe said:

Update: 
I offered to Candidate A. He accepted. Then, he rescinded yesterday. I'm not surprised, but I'm also not too upset. I was not looking forward to the drama.

I've reposted. Sigh. 

TWC-were the candidates all internal (to the company) or external.

All external. 

[sesfw]

Sorry you are having to do this again ......... the right person will show up 

[thyme4change]

I'm thinking that happens about 95% of the time. At least in my hiring experience. 🤪

[stillmovingforward]

Glad you updated. Can't wait to hear what shows up next 

[mary2029]

Frustrating. On the positive side, you got what you wanted AND your management saw that you were trying to hire someone. I've been on the side once where it appeared that I was being too picky; the next time I hired, I was not picky enough. Satisfied management, but employee was not a good choice.