8 Candidate Traits to Thoroughly Vet

8 Candidate Traits to Thoroughly Vet

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As a recruiter, it is your responsibility to recruit quality employees, whether for your client, or internally. Depending on the size of your company or client, you likely get plenty of resumes each day, or identify plenty of potential talent. So how can you tell early on in the process if a candidate is possibly no the best fit?

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#1 Long Gaps Between Jobs

With the unemployment rate what it has been these days, it is very uncommon to find long gaps between jobs on a candidate’s resume. While it is common to have a gap or two at one point in their career, if you have an applicant with long gaps between jobs, there should be a good reason. Childbirth, education, and being self-employed are valid reasons, however; if there is no explanation for the gap, it is a red flag.

#2 The Applicant is Unemployed

The first thing you would need to do is find out why the person is no longer employed. If the applicant was fired or they quit, they may not be the best person to recruit., but its worth vetting. Dive into their thinking and reasoning to make your decision. If they have been unemployed for a long period of time and out of the workforce, their jobs skills may not be as fresh as other applicants.

#3 Job Hopping

Going from job to job could mean that the candidate cannot commit to a job. When things get tough, the applicant doesn’t stay. Hiring this type of employee can waste the company’s time and money to hire and train someone to replace the individual.

#4 Poor Attention to Detail

One of the biggest red flags when going through resumes is spelling errors. If the candidate couldn’t take the time to proofread their resume, chances are, they won’t be dedicated to their role after hiring. Someone who took the time to thoughtfully and accurately put together their experience indicates more of a quality candidate.

#5 Lack of Professionalism

Professionalism is a must when it comes to recruiting employees. You should look for professionalism in their resume, the first phone call, and the interview. If an applicant shows a lack of professionalism, its crucial to dissect their true personality during interviews.

#6 Social Profile

A potential employee’s social profile can say a lot about them. You can learn a lot about a person by looking at their social profile. If the employee had posted any derogatory or disparaging comments about a job, employer, or former employer, it is a huge red flag. You don’t want to recruit a person who has no problem posting this type of negativity for the world to see.

#7 Discrepancies

If you are reviewing a potential candidate’s resume and LinkedIn profile and find discrepancies, it could be cause for concern. Either they are lying on their resume, they are forgetful when it comes to dates, or they are just plain sloppy. No matter the reason, not the best sign for quality talent.

#8 The Applicant is Overqualified

Some recruiters might find that an overqualified applicant to be a dream come true, however, it really isn’t. If the applicant is overqualified, it could be he or she is looking for a job to hold them over until they can find a better job. Also, they could get bored, and want to move on quickly. Take time to thoroughly vet the reasons for their interest.

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