NEVER say NEVER and other recruitment surprises!

This blog begins with a reminder to not make assumptions, to NEVER say NEVER and to be willing to give things a go – even when you have your doubts.

In saying that, my job NEVER ceases to surprise me!

Here’s an example of why:

A particular company were at the last stage of a lengthly recruitment process and were just about to hire somebody for the role.  It was at this point that I rang them about a gem of a candidate I had just met.

• In a sector where like for like experience counts – I NEVER thought they would consider my awesome but inexperienced candidate for the position – THEY DID!
• I NEVER thought they would put my candidate into the mix at such a late stage of the game – THEY DID!
• I NEVER thought the executive referees would give a reference after work ended on a Friday – THEY DID!
• With tight deadlines in place, I NEVER thought that the HR Manager, The Regional Manager and my Candidate would consider working and interviewing at the weekend to ensure that the candidate had a fair opportunity – THEY DID!
• With so many skilled candidates in the mix, I NEVER thought my candidate would get an offer for the position – SHE DID!
• And then I NEVER thought my candidate would DECLINE the offer when it came in – SHE DID! ?!
• I thought it was over – I NEVER expected the company to move quickly to offer the candidate a better package – THEY DID!
• With so much water under the bridge, I NEVER expected my candidate to accept the position.  And guess what – SHE DID!

A massive congratulations to a professional company who knew a good thing when they saw it and to a passionate candidate embarking on a new adventure!  I feel lucky to have worked with you both!

 This blog ends with a reminder to not make assumptions, to NEVER say NEVER and to be willing to give things a go – even when you have your doubts.