ESS Candidate Newsletter – JUNE 2024
Columbus, OH – JUNE 2024
In this month’s, ask the recruiter, we talk about how to discuss advancement opportunities immediately.
Introduction – Aaron Wandtke
Recently Filled Jobs
Ask the Recruiter – “How to discuss the potential for advancement opportunities during an interview?”
Introduction:
The job market is interesting to watch right now. The unemployment rate last reported was 3.9%. It’s an interesting time as there are fewer jobs in the health space than there were a year ago. Companies are taking longer to hire people while more people are willing to test the market than in recent months. It feels like in each interview process these days either the employer or the applicant is dragging their feet, sometimes both.
Having said that, there are companies who are aggressively searching for people and committed to bringing on the right people right now. If you have not updated your information recently and would like to, please send me your resume. As a reminder, if you find an opportunity on your own and need coaching and guidance, please let me know.
Ask the Recruiter – “How to discuss the potential for advancement opportunities during an interview?”
Asking about opportunities for advancement during the interview is often a question the applicant wants to ask but is not sure how to ask. While you don’t want the employer to feel like you are looking past the role you are interviewing for you want to know the long-term potential with the company. Below are sample questions to find out this information:
- “When company X is looking to hire for a new role or to back fill an opening, what percentage of the time do you select someone internally versus bringing in an external hire?” Please note, human resources may be the best people to ask this question to as a company but it’s also extremely helpful to know how it’s managed, specifically in the department you are considering.
- “Picture yourself giving me a great review in 2-4 years. What do you see as the potential next steps for someone in my role?” This question does not commit them to anything and is stated so you are not looking to be promoted in 6-12 months.
- “In reviewing your career track at X company (from LinkedIn or other research) I see you have been promoted a couple of times. How frequently does this happen that the company looks to promote internally first?” This question takes the interviewer to take a step back and look at the big picture and discuss their career progression. This firsthand information is helpful in your evaluation.
The question about advancement is important to a lot of people. Having a strategy and approach in mind will help you get the answers you are looking for. We encourage you to research several people at the company before the interview, so you have a sense of how frequently people are promoted versus they must leave the company to receive their next promotion.
I can be reached at 614-885-8490 or by e-mail at aw@ess123.com.
