When you receive a promise to hire after meeting the recruiter, it is natural to ask the question: is this work really done for me? A particular detail can help you make the right choice before signing.
According to a study carried out in 2021 by Zetysite specializing in the creation of CV, only 10% of applications lead to an interview with the manager or HR and barely 20% of those who obtain this chance then won the job sought at the end. When you are lucky enough to receive a promise of hiring, you must however ask a particular question before signing the contract.
Salary too low or non -negotiable, journey time, telework policy, employment interest … The reasons why a candidate finally refuses a position despite the employer’s proposal. The secret, when you hesitate to accept a new professional opportunity, lies in a question to ask to take stock. This is what the site devoted to employment reports Hellow ; which lists 5 in total such as for example “Is there an important turnover? “ Or “Does business culture appeal to you?“But one especially says a lot to the candidate on the company who wishes to recruit him …
Indeed, the latter Recommend to ask the following question: “How did the recruitment process go?“Why this question more than another? Because the recruitment process can reflect a serious and respectful organization, ready to invest in its future talents. Conversely, an unprofessional company will tend to communicate badly, neglect candidates or lack transparency … the famous Red Flags that scare candidates.
The recruitment process can also give a first idea of the work environment within the company. If you notice frequent unforeseen events, such as last -minute contact or interviews canceled without notice, this may be a sign that the working atmosphere may be stressful and not respectful. And you probably don’t want to find yourself in 36% of French people who, according to the organization specializing in statistics Flasheswish to leave their work in 2025 in particular due to a working environment deemed toxic. Suffice to say that you deserve much better from the start!
