Fundamentals of a Career Catalyst
Does the role of a Career Catalyst go beyond filling vacancies? Is this true or false?
TRUE
How does empathy help in the Talent Acquisition process?
It is a fundamental tool for finding the perfect match between the candidate's interests and the vacant position.
What is the most important tool that allows us to obtain valuable information from candidates?
The Interview.
What is cultural fit?
The ability of a candidate to integrate and align with our purpose and essential behaviors.
What is candidate experience?
The way a person perceives the organization throughout the talent acquisition process.
Name one of the principles a Career Catalyst must follow related to ethical and moral responsibility.
Respect, transparency, equality, confidentiality.
What technique allows for a solid connection to understand the candidate's needs and expectations?
Active Listening.
Name a type of interview and explain how you would use it in your daily work.
Open, structured, semi-structured interviews.
What is job fit?
The ability of a candidate to effectively perform the responsibilities and tasks associated with the specific role.
Mention a strategy to improve the candidate experience in the Talent Acquisition process.
Open Response.
Why is it important to have a deep connection between the candidate’s aspirations and the available opportunities?
To identify if the opportunities within the company align with what the candidate is seeking.
Mention a tip that can help you better understand the candidate.
Prepare well by having a distraction-free environment. Pay attention to non-verbal communication. Develop empathy. Listen actively. Avoid interrupting. Reflect after the interview.
What is evaluated during the "Interview" phase?
The candidate's experience, skills, and personality. Relevant topics are explored to assess the candidate’s suitability for the position.
Mention a benefit of cultural and job fit.
Greater job satisfaction, reduced employee turnover, and/or helps identify development needs.
What is feedback in the talent acquisition process?
A tool to close the selection process cycle effectively and meaningfully.
Mention one way a Career Catalyst can impact a candidate.
Helping candidates reach their full potential through roles that align with their profile and interests.
Offering guidance on vacancies or positions that fit their profile.
Providing constructive feedback based on the position’s requirements.
How is empathy built with the candidate?
Through effective communication, asking relevant questions, and showing genuine interest in the person.
Mention a tip on how to get the most out of the interview phase.
Pay attention to both the candidate's verbal and non-verbal language. Formulate open-ended questions that invite detailed responses and reveal the candidate's true potential. Use competency-based interview techniques to obtain concrete examples of the candidate’s past performance.
Mention some consequences of hiring people who do not fit the culture and/or the job.
Internal conflicts, lack of team cohesion, poor performance, lack of motivation, employee turnover.
What should be included in feedback to external candidates?
Notification if they continue or not in the process after each phase.
What is the main task of a Career Catalyst?
To find the perfect combination between the candidate's skills and interests and the vacant position.
Why is observing non-verbal signals important during an interview?
To better understand the candidate’s confidence, sincerity, and level of comfort.
What is the first phase of an interview, and what does it involve?
Preparation. Familiarize yourself with the candidate's profile, review their resume, and prepare the questions and topics to be addressed during the interview. It also involves logistical organization, such as scheduling the interview and setting up the space for it.
What tools can be integrated to evaluate a candidate's fit?
Structured interviews, evaluations.
Mention one benefit of feedback for internal candidates.
Professional development and motivation.