Thursday, June 22, 2017

Why HRs Should Look Beyond the Resume

HR personnel are the gateway between an applicant and the company. They are responsible for one of the toughest decisions to make. By letting an individual work inside their facility, they are giving them the trust that they will act as they expected and work as they should. They will give them the power to handle confidential information, as well as the company’s secrets of its success. One thing about how the HR searches for the right employee for the job is sifting through application letters and resumes. However, should the next level or stage rely solely on the resume contents? Below are reasons on why HR’s should look beyond the resumes.

  • ·         A resume doesn’t tell everything- One thing you have to consider is the reality that some people are not honest. If lying will get them the job, they are mostly to lie about it, like all the skills that they say they have. You cannot test their skills by just trusting that a piece of paper is telling you the truth.

  • ·        Ask References- One of the best things to know about a person is to ask their previous employee or professional references about them. If there is something wrong or something that cannot be explained well by your applicant, then maybe his references may give some clarity to it.
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