Win over applicants immediately during the job interview
For more than half of job seekers in Switzerland, the decision for or against a company is already made after the first interview. More than one in six even decide after just five minutes whether or not to accept the job if they are accepted. This is shown by the current labor market study of the specialized personnel service provider Robert Half.
An incorrect job description and poor management are the main reasons for quick termination. In other words, if expectations of the employer are disappointed, the resignation takes place within the first month. This is another finding of the labor market study for which the personnel service provider Robert Half surveyed 500 employees in Switzerland. According to the study, it is not only the applicant's first impression that is decisive, but also the impression an employer makes during the job interview.
Application situation has turned
"Especially in industries and fields where success is threatened by the shortage of skilled workers, the application situation has de facto turned around. It's not just applicants who have to present themselves well. Rather, companies must approach potential job candidates in a targeted manner and quickly convince them of their worth," says Sven Hennige, Senior Managing Director at Robert Half. "The same advice applies to companies as to applicants: stay in touch and ask a few days after the interview whether the candidate is still interested in the job. This will help filter out the right fit from the candidate pool more quickly."
The interview is pre-decisive
But that's not all: if the new job does not meet expectations, there is a risk that the employee will quit the job again within the first month. For almost one in two (46 %), tasks other than those originally advertised would be the corresponding knockout criterion, and for 45 %, poor management. 38 % would quit if the company culture did not fit. Almost a third (28 %) would quickly leave the company again if the induction process was not optimal. "Companies that communicate honestly and openly during the interview process about what candidates will face can reduce the risk of a quick termination after hiring. Trial work days are particularly helpful in helping both parties make decisions," Hennige recommends. "After working together, both parties can better assess whether the company culture is a good fit and the tasks are as expected. If a new employee starts a job, a well-structured induction is particularly important. If work and decision-making processes are quickly familiar, the new employee can quickly make a productive contribution."
| How quickly do you usually decide if you want to work for the company you are interviewing with? | |
| After the first communication (call/email) | 9 % |
| Within the first five minutes of an interview | 17 % |
| After the first interview | 55 % |
| For subsequent interviews | 12 % |
| During the contract negotiations | 6 % |
Source: Robert Half, Labor Market Study 2017/2018, Respondents: 500 employees in Switzerland. http://www.roberthalf.ch
