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@theintrovertedrecruiter The best person I ever hired nearly didn't get an interview.

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The post uses a relatable narrative about the job application process, offering a valuable lesson that resonates with both job seekers and recruiters. The storytelling format makes the advice memorable and shareable.

Summary

The creator shares a story about a candidate who was almost rejected due to a weak CV but was hired after following up. This candidate turned out to be the strongest person on the team, highlighting the importance of following up on applications.

Structure

1Introduction of a near-miss hire
2Categorization of applicants
3The candidate's CV lands in the 'maybe' pile
4A follow-up message leads to an interview
5The candidate proves to be the strongest team member
6Lesson: Always follow up on applications

Call to action

If you haven't heard back, follow up.

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The best person I ever hired nearly didn't get an interview. A few years ago I was recruiting someone into my own team. I'd advertised the role. Applications started coming in. leeharding. @theintrovertedrecruiter As I worked through them, people naturally fell into three groups. No. Interview. And then... "Maybe." @theintrovertedrecruiter This guy ended up in the "maybe" pile. He had a lot of the right skills and experience, but his CV just wasn't as strong as some of the others. So I left him there. leeharding. @theintrovertedrecruiter A couple of weeks later he sent me a message. Nothing pushy. Just... "Hi Lee, just wondered if you'd had chance to look at my application." I picked up the phone. @theintrovertedrecruiter He was brilliant. In fact... He turned out to be the strongest person in my team. By a long shot leeharding. @theintrovertedrecruiter I've thought about that a lot over the years. His problem wasn't his experience. It was his CV. It didn't do him justice. That's why I'll always tell people... If you haven't heard back, follow up. Sometimes you're not a "no". You're just waiting in somebody's "maybe" pile. leeharding. @theintrovertedrecruiter

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One of the best hires I ever made almost never happened. Here’s why I’ll always tell people to follow up. #creatorsearchinsights #jobapplication #jobsearching #hiring #careeradvice