FLAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT
CAREER catfishing – where applicants are interviewed, accept a job offer, then never show up – is on the rise, with a third of Gen Z and 24 per cent of millennials admitting to doing it.
Peter Duris from CV site Kickresume, says. “Some job hunters admit they go to interviews because they want to know salary differences across the industry or practise their interview skills.
Peter Duris reveals his tips to guard against career catfishing[/caption]
“Others want to level the playing field after being ghosted by firms.”
Here’s how to guard against career catfishing:
TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS
Ask incisive questions: During your interview, make sure you take the opportunity to ask about anything that could affect your decision to take the job. Otherwise, you might only find out after the interview that it’s not a good fit for you.
Address red flags: Not sure you are the right fit for the job? Listen to your instincts and research further to make your decision.
It’s fine to say no. It’s always best just to be honest, and contact the company to let them know that you won’t be going ahead with the role.
Never burn bridges: If you need to turn down a job offer, a polite email or phone call will leave the business with a good impression of you. Say thank-you for the opportunity and, if it’s appropriate, explain why you’re turning them down. You never know, this company might be hiring for your dream role when the time is right.
TIPS FOR BUSINESSES
Be upfront about the role. A clear job description helps you set expectations. Candidates will know exactly what they’re signing up for.
Be flexible about the start date. It makes it much easier to take on a new hire if you can fit in with their schedule or their notice period at their previous job.
Stay in touch with your new hire. If there’s a long gap between the job offer and their start date, check in regularly. A lot can change in just a few weeks so keep the lines of communication open.
Working with a recruiter or agency? Make sure they are on the same page communication-wise, too.
HAVEN SENT ROLE
LOVE to be beside the seaside? Try a job with holiday park Haven.
The company is hiring 2,300 staff ahead of the Easter staycation season.
Roles include cleaners, kitchen staff and lifeguards and there are plenty of chances to progress within the company.
Elma John started her career with Haven in 1991 as a seasonal barmaid.
She is now general manager at Primrose Valley Holiday Park, North Yorks, with a team of 480.
Elma said: “At the beginning, I quickly realised that working with people was the way I saw my career going.
“With Haven, if you work hard, enjoy being part of a team and love looking after guests and owners, then career options present themselves.”
See jobs.haven.com.
SNAP IT UP, TEENS
MESSAGING app Snapchat is looking for kids aged 13 to 16 to join its new Teen Council Europe to help shape the service for the future.
Around 15 young people from across Europe will be selected to take part in the programme, which will feature monthly calls, project work and a summit at the firm’s office in Amsterdam.
Teens will be able to share their ideas for promoting digital wellbeing, as well as for making Snapchat a more enjoyable place for connecting.
Research from the UK Safer Internet Centre shows 80 per cent of children believe young people should be listened to more about changes in technology.
