Two of my candidates had pretty unique experiences this week, and the ways that they handled them had a significant impact on the continued candidacy of each.
Candidate number 1, went for an onsite interview with a client in the Rocky Mountains. Through a screwup in HR he was encouraged to get a room at the apartment complex where they house long-term visiting employees, as opposed to a traditional hotel for overnight guests. Well the concierge promised him a cab that never showed up, he began hiking the 1/2 mile down the side of the highway, in wet slushy snow, carrying his garment bag and trying desperately to make it in time for his interview. he ultimately hitched a ride up to the building with the Sheriff, who happened to be driving by, and made it in time for his interview.
Candidate number 2, was scheduled to go for an onsite interview, which he canceled the day before due to a "Leak" in his apartment. In addition to projecting a lack of commitment to the opportunity, he gave them time to reconsider his application in a more negative light- at which point they discovered some embellishment on his resume, and disqualified him from contention.
Candidate number 2 had a problem with his embellished resume prior to his demonstrated lack of respect, but he was caught specifically because of it. Candidate number 1 had demonstrated his commitment to the opportunity, and was considered to have overcome adversity just by being there.
The moral of the story- act like you really want the job.
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