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KORP
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Posted 05-07-2011Reply

Dear HR'S / Recruiters,



Any suggestions to deal with candidates who confirm for interviews but do not turn up, and later avoid call from us. Any action can be taken against them, kindly reply..........





Thanks & Regards

KING Consultants

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  Rated 0 | Posted 06-07-2011

Dear Sir,

With reference to below mail you are requested to follow guidlines before conduct interviews.

1. Shortlist Candidates minimum 20, from Consultants, Job Portals or Campus (Depends upon the requirement)

2. Call & tell them the interview date & ask them following questions
Looking for Change
Current Package & Offer Package
Ready for relocate ( if location differes)
Profile

3. Send them PDF (Companies Interview Form) & tell them revert after filling the same.

4. Give them 3 days time to fill the same & Keep taking the followups.

5. Now send them interview date & venue with you mobile number & companies landline number with full address.

6. Take confirmation of the same from all candidates (some may not give but they confirmed to come).

For Further Assistance Pls Call at 9878996148.

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  Rated +1 | Posted 06-07-2011

I did know one recruiter who would send an itmised bill for the "expenses" incurred, rent of room, electricity, salary, support costs etc. She didn't expect to get anything back, just to make a point.

It amused her that occasionally an interviewee would pay.

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  Rated +2 | Posted 07-07-2011

Lolz.. That was so interesting Neil. But I can understand the anguish of that recruiter. We cannot particularly do anything about "No Shows". It is dependent upon the ethics of each individual. If they are disciplined enough they would at least revert saying that it is not possible for them to attend due whatever the reason may be. Otherwise, if you are part of a recruitment network where you happen to be in link with recruiters of recruitment agencies, send an alert to all the recruiters in the network about such candidates. This would alert other recruiters and they can eliminate such candidates from the prospective candidates list and this would minimize the number of opportunities such candidates would receive.

Regards,
Sri Manjari .V

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  Rated 0 | Posted 27-07-2011

Hi all i am very new over here but would like to share my experience.

Even i have faced this problem most of the time. Especially with candidates sent by consultancy and if the interviews are on a specific date and specific location...

As an HR we are liable for the Cost incurred for the air tickets of respective RSM/ ZSM/VP etc and the hotel stay. Not just this but the to and fro tickets of the candidates too...

The worst is when even after all this when you don't get even 1 candidate worth out of the few who actually turn up for interview....

Candidates don't turn up even after frequent follow ups and even after receiving their confirmation mails regarding attending the interview...

Well its better to line up more candidates than actually required. Thus at least even if few turn up its still not entire flop show...... :) :P

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  Rated +1 | Posted 08-08-2011

Hi,

Here are the important points to be considered-

1.They don't show up they don't get hired...if they can't show up, what do you think will happen if you hire them?

2.Assume that they're not interested in the job anymore and simply move on...

3.When there is a shortage of Candidates, then it's worth giving them a 2nd Chance.

4.If a candidate does not show up, I will call him/ her up but not as a confrontation - only to know why he/ she couldn't make it and if his reasons sound genuine, give them a new time. Its easier to ignore.

5.You do not need to deal with them anymore. They have dealt with themselves already. In case a candidate doesn't show up for genuine reason, he/she would approach you again seeking another interview date. If it appears to be genuine, you may do so. Else, forget it.

6.Don't share blacklists. It opens you up to potential problems. just keep a private list and don't interview them later if something comes up.

7.Just move on, it happens. Don't waste your time and energy on a negative reaction.

Hope this points may be one of your answers.

Regards,
Manoj Devda

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  Rated 0 | Posted 27-09-2011

Now it happens in every recruitment.Better avoid them in future.Because they won't come due to their inability.They do not have good manner's.Without good manner's you can not train them as per your requirement.Note a bench mark about the candidate.Because,by mistake if he comes once again we can identify.Discuss his/her previous response due to that you are not shortlisted.

KORP
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  Rated 0 | Posted 08-02-2012

Thanks to everyone for the suggestion, few points are really important will keep in mind next time.

Regards
nIITUU

KORP
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  Rated 0 | Posted 08-02-2012

Dear Sir,



With reference to below mail you are requested to follow guidlines before c... See Rajan's complete reply


Thanks Rajan for the suggestion, few points are really important will keep in mind next time.

Regards
nIITUU

KORP
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  Rated 0 | Posted 08-02-2012

Lolz.. That was so interesting Neil. But I can understand the anguish of that recruiter. We cannot p... See Sri Manjari's complete reply


Thanks Manjari for the suggestion, few points are really important will keep in mind next time.

Regards
Niituu

KORP
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  Rated 0 | Posted 08-02-2012

Hi,



Here are the important points to be considered-



1.They don't ... See Manoj's complete reply


Thanks Manoj for the suggestion, few points are really important will keep in mind next time.

Regards
Niituu



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