Be Thankful It's Not You

In these difficult economic times, there are lots of people looking for jobs. And, as you yourself may recall, looking for work can be very stressful. Even though we can be picky and choosy among all the applicants, we always want to be sure we treat every applicant with dignity and respect. Remember that first impressions are lasting impressions. Right from the beginning you want to to be positive, warm and friendly. You want to give every job applicant the impression that your company is a great place to work.

When a person comes in to apply for a job, treat the applicant as a guest of your company. You want to be warm and friendly and convey a good impression because this applicant may turn out to be someone you want to hire. Even they are not a good match for your company they may have friends who are. And when their friends ask them what kind of company you are, you'll be glad you gave them a favorable impression.

So remember the golden rule when you talk with job applicants and interview job candidates. Treat every applicant as you would like to be treated. In fact, you might even be thankful that it's not you who is looking for a job.

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