7 Memorable Job Candidates You Might Recognise

From the Houdinis to the Pinocchios, there are some kinds of job candidates, a recruiter will never forget. See if you recognise any in this blog post.

One of the biggest worries for a recruiter is how a job candidate is going to come across in an interview...

It's all well and good having a conversation on the phone, but they never really know how committed someone is to their job search and how they'll perform on the day.

They could end up with a "Houdini", an Under-dresser or (if you're lucky) a Purple Squirrel.

Check out this SlideShare to find out more! Enjoy...

 

Summary

Seem a bit harsh?

Well, to keep this balanced, I'm here to tell you that recruiters can be just as horrendous (or good) as the candidates we've discussed in the SlideShare!

If you want some examples, check out these stories: The 7 Scariest Interview Stories We’ve Heard From Candidates

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Coburg Banks Recruitment
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