ESS Candidate Newsletter – JULY 2025
Introduction – Aaron Wandtke
Recently Filled Jobs
Ask the Recruiter – What are some things you should NEVER do in the interview process?”
Introduction:
Introduction:
Hope you and your family had a wonderful long holiday weekend. As we start the second half of the year, we often see a surge in activity from employers. The two most common reasons for this are first, there are year-end initiatives to ensure that companies may have moved slowly in the first half of the year and now need to pick up the pace to hit the goal. Second, market conditions have shifted, and companies need to respond by starting new initiatives and bringing in talent to make the changes quickly and effectively. Whichever camp your department is in, I can help you achieve all the goals by bringing in talent. If you need help, please let me know.
July is also an exciting time to update your resume from accomplishments you achieved in the first half of the year. Think about how you made money, saved money, improved efficiency, or saved time through what you worked on.
Ask the Recruiter – What are some things you should NEVER do in the interview process?”
After 25 years in business, we are still shocked by things people do during the interview process. Often, it is because the individual has no experience but believes they are making the best decision for themselves. Our advice, ask for help when you are unsure what your next step should be. Below are some things you should NEVER do:
- Resign before you have an offer letter – If this only happened once, we would not mention it. We have had people resign (without our recommendation) prior to having an offer letter in hand. The people who have down this have been told they have an offer coming. Until you can read it on your screen or on a piece of paper, there is no official offer.
- Ghost people – There has been an uptick in this over the last couple of years. We track people who ghost ESS and know companies who remember when they have been ghosted. Please know, there is a tactful way to get you out of every circumstance. Do not burn any bridges when trying to exit a process.
- Treat a “meet and greet” just like any other interview – 95% of the people you interview with has a vote in the hiring decision. In our experience, there are no “meet and greets.” Each person is an interview so prepare accordingly for each meeting.
- Have no questions for interviewers – Regardless of how many times you have interviewed with someone, you should have more questions. The worst thing to say is “I have no questions,” especially during the early rounds of the process. Work with your recruiter or research questions to ask online but always come prepared with questions to help get more clarity around the job, the people, the department, and the company.
It is painful to see people do an excellent job and then make a critical mistake that destroys their chances of landing the job. When in doubt as to your next steps, speak with a recruiter or a professional you admire who would likely be able to provide a valuable perspective.
If you need help navigating any job searches that you have in process, please let me know.
I can be reached at 614-885-8490 or by e-mail at aw@ess123.com.
