2/22/2024

We heard from a candidate 4 months after taking a new position.

He wants out.


How is that even possible?

You’ve been there 4 months.

You barely know the name of your manager … or how to get to the office without the maps on during your drive.

“I work remotely” ….

OK, OK. I was being facetious.

Let’s get back to focusing on the issue at hand.

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What are the possible reasons for someone leaving after only 4 months on the job?

Why do you want to go?


I can only think that during the interview process, somebody was ‘Angling’.

1. The employee was not transparent about their ability or their wants.

2. The employer was not transparent about the requirements or the expectations.

3. The managers were not effective at managing or leading once the person was in the position.



Anything else?


Such a miss.

A complete waste for both sides.

A net loss.

Sure, if it’s not right, gotta go … gotta move.

But overall, if solid hiring practices are in place and IF …. candidates are transparent about what they want, longer term durations of employment should be in order.


Go for the transparent approach when interviewing and hiring … you might just be rewarded with a meaningful work outcome that benefits both sides.


39-50, clouds, but warming up a bit.


Make it a great day, everyone!


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SCN – Search Consulting Network

After taking a new position, did you realize that the company was not transparent during the hiring process about work life at the company?

The author can see how you vote. Learn moreAfter taking a new position, did you realize that the company was not transparent during the hiring process about work life at the company?

Yes – generally speaking

52%

Yes – manager chaos!

29%

No

16%

Other – please comment below

3%