Interviewing job candidates - that's a new one

[mywayorcyway]

One of my peers is hiring for a tech position. He narrowed the pool, held some interviews and had a candidate he was seriously interested in. He called the references that person had listed.

One of the references answered the first few questions, then said something to the effect of "so and so is a good candidate, and I would also like to be considered for the position". He then told my co-worker why he was a better candidate, he should be hired instead, and asked if he could apply directly with my co-worker instead of filling out the application online.

Good stuff.

 

[Prone2Clone]

Solid approach.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Sounds like a good "teamwork" guy.

 

[CtownCyclone]

Kinda like Johnny Orr to ISU back in the day...

 

[Max57]

If I was the original applicant, I'd be ... ummm, upset.

 

[SCNCY]

If I was the original applicant, I'd be ... ummm, upset.

Most likely the original applicant would never know.

 

[srjclone]

**** that guy

 

[LincolnWay187]

Hope you enjoy being back stabbed by that guy if you hire him lol

 

[srjclone]

I hate to interrupt, but, I would also like to apply for the position. I work at a huge M2M technology manufacturer, so I can guarantee I'll be a better more qualified candidate.

 

[harimad]

One of my peers is hiring for a tech position. He narrowed the pool, held some interviews and had a candidate he was seriously interested in. He called the references that person had listed.

One of the references answered the first few questions, then said something to the effect of "so and so is a good candidate, and I would also like to be considered for the position". He then told my co-worker why he was a better candidate, he should be hired instead, and asked if he could apply directly with my co-worker instead of filling out the application online.

Good stuff.

I've done plenty of interviews and follow-ups. Never seen that happen before. Wow.

 

[Gordyo5]

Or was it all a scheme from both of them to get the 2nd guy the job?

 

[coolerifyoudid]

That was a missed opportunity to get the original applicant on the phone at the same time and have him listen in.

 

[intrepid27]

I'm a recruiter and I've have multiple occasions when a reference told me to call them back if original candidate does not get the job. I've also had references give me some pretty negative info on candidates but have never had one pulled what OP mentioned (yet).

 

[andybernard]

One of my peers is hiring for a tech position. He narrowed the pool, held some interviews and had a candidate he was seriously interested in. He called the references that person had listed.

One of the references answered the first few questions, then said something to the effect of "so and so is a good candidate, and I would also like to be considered for the position". He then told my co-worker why he was a better candidate, he should be hired instead, and asked if he could apply directly with my co-worker instead of filling out the application online.

Good stuff.

So was anyone hired? If not, I'd like to put my name in the hat. Although they would both be fine for the job, I would be better because back in my heydey, I would kill Michael Jordan one-on-one. I would just back him in and lift him off the ground and call a foul every time he fouls me when I do a jump hook to the right or the left. He cannot stop me one-on-one. He better make every shot 'cause he can't go around me. He's not fast enough. And he can only make so many shots outside before I make every bucket under the rim.

 

[CTTB78]

Did it work? Some companies encourage 'champions' putting footprints on other people's back.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I'm a recruiter and I've have multiple occasions when a reference told me to call them back if original candidate does not get the job. I've also had references give me some pretty negative info on candidates but have never had one pulled what OP mentioned (yet).

I've always been told you don't give any information outside of yes they worked here. Too many opportunities to get sued by either party.

 

[algonacy]

My brother-in-law owns a body shop and just called a reference looking to get background on a potential new hire. The guy gave a really good reference. By the time my b-i-l got around to checking other stuff and calling the candidate back, the first reference guy had already called him and make him a job offer which he accepted.

 

[SpokaneCY]

**** that guy

**** move to be sure.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

Johnny Orr'd. I like it

 

[NickTheGreat]

I'd hire the reference guy. Let him quit his other job and fire him on the first day on the new job.