Fake Interviews involving Senior Managers!
Dear Friends
A disturbing long standing trend by the Corporate big bosses is to float an opening for a key position which they need for Increasing operations, strategic initiatives in new markets, etc etc.
Now the entire process of the hiring begins, consultants are contacted. They work hard ( as usual..) and arrange interviews with some really top notch candidates after a lot of effort, praising the client sky high & selling the opening to him like mad.
The Top boss has several rounds of interviews with various canidates in which he ( very cleverly) in the guise of taking the interview and testing their knowledge gains a useful insight into the new markets, strategies, techniques, SWOT analysis, comepetitor analysis etc.
He uses the bright candidates for loud thinking, brain storming. Has lunch with them...and finally the position goes on HOLD!
Every one is left High & Dry!
What do we call this practice by corporates? They are taking Consultants & candidates for a ride. Thinking nobody is wiser than them, they repeat this.
What do we do to stop this? We can't doubt their wrong intentions at any stage of this process. If we do, we at loggerheads and we lose the client.
What do we do? How do we stop such exploitation? Can Head - HR do something about this? They have to turn a blind eye and particiapte in thsi fraud for fear of losing their jobs.
I can cite numerous examples with names of companies, senior Management & HR professionals indulging in this pracitce which is deplorable.
Any siggestions? Anybody?
Good HR Associates
From India, Chandigarh
4Dear Friends
A disturbing long standing trend by the Corporate big bosses is to float an opening for a key position which they need for Increasing operations, strategic initiatives in new markets, etc etc.
Now the entire process of the hiring begins, consultants are contacted. They work hard ( as usual..) and arrange interviews with some really top notch candidates after a lot of effort, praising the client sky high & selling the opening to him like mad.
The Top boss has several rounds of interviews with various canidates in which he ( very cleverly) in the guise of taking the interview and testing their knowledge gains a useful insight into the new markets, strategies, techniques, SWOT analysis, comepetitor analysis etc.
He uses the bright candidates for loud thinking, brain storming. Has lunch with them...and finally the position goes on HOLD!
Every one is left High & Dry!
What do we call this practice by corporates? They are taking Consultants & candidates for a ride. Thinking nobody is wiser than them, they repeat this.
What do we do to stop this? We can't doubt their wrong intentions at any stage of this process. If we do, we at loggerheads and we lose the client.
What do we do? How do we stop such exploitation? Can Head - HR do something about this? They have to turn a blind eye and particiapte in thsi fraud for fear of losing their jobs.
I can cite numerous examples with names of companies, senior Management & HR professionals indulging in this pracitce which is deplorable.
Any siggestions? Anybody?
Good HR Associates
From India, Chandigarh
Dear Seniors
I am surprised that no one has to say anythings about this.
What is this with us Indians? We look the other way when we see something wrong happening. A common remark from a practical & wise person would be - "Arrey Yaar..wake up..yeh to chalta hai..business main yeh sab karna padta hai"
Can we equate business to Stealing, Fraud, deceit, unethical practices...??
I have developed a strong opinion that this is a trait very strong and common in us Indians. We are a tolerant community. But tolerating Fraud & cheating is cowardice.
So the question is are we Indians Cowards or plain lazy?
Think.
Good HR Associates
From India, Chandigarh
I am surprised that no one has to say anythings about this.
What is this with us Indians? We look the other way when we see something wrong happening. A common remark from a practical & wise person would be - "Arrey Yaar..wake up..yeh to chalta hai..business main yeh sab karna padta hai"
Can we equate business to Stealing, Fraud, deceit, unethical practices...??
I have developed a strong opinion that this is a trait very strong and common in us Indians. We are a tolerant community. But tolerating Fraud & cheating is cowardice.
So the question is are we Indians Cowards or plain lazy?
Think.
Good HR Associates
From India, Chandigarh
Hi,
You may be right. You might have personal experience of such case.
However, believe me it's not a practice or say we cannot call if usual practice in organizations.
It’s true that lot information being shared during interviews and over lunches, but how concrete, how much reliable information. Can an organization take decision or rely on the information HEARD during an interview. No way!!!
There are many research companies provide realistic analysis, suggestions with reliable data.
Also, such services are just a phone call away.
Then, why would a whole management team waste lot time (Key Manager’s time worth more than Money for the good Organizations) for such interviews, where even there is not any guarantee good information.
One SOLUTION to avoid such happenings, (it's a suggestion & have noticed some consultants practice this too) – Start charging certain percentage of total fee, say 40% of the expected invoice amount in advance and may be sign an agreement too whenever client ask to process recruitment for KEY POSITION. After all the client company also needs to put extra efforts, use better ways to fill KEY POSITIONS.
I am sure, it will be work well.
Regards,
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
You may be right. You might have personal experience of such case.
However, believe me it's not a practice or say we cannot call if usual practice in organizations.
It’s true that lot information being shared during interviews and over lunches, but how concrete, how much reliable information. Can an organization take decision or rely on the information HEARD during an interview. No way!!!
There are many research companies provide realistic analysis, suggestions with reliable data.
Also, such services are just a phone call away.
Then, why would a whole management team waste lot time (Key Manager’s time worth more than Money for the good Organizations) for such interviews, where even there is not any guarantee good information.
One SOLUTION to avoid such happenings, (it's a suggestion & have noticed some consultants practice this too) – Start charging certain percentage of total fee, say 40% of the expected invoice amount in advance and may be sign an agreement too whenever client ask to process recruitment for KEY POSITION. After all the client company also needs to put extra efforts, use better ways to fill KEY POSITIONS.
I am sure, it will be work well.
Regards,
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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