In some instances we get put into a situation where we have to work off a JD, without a conversation or a meeting with the line / hiring manager. I have seen it happen with our team at 920. There are many reasons why a lot of the times it certainly makes the task at hand even harder:
- It is great to hear it from 'the horses mouth' why this is such a great role
- We can talk to people about the type of person they will be reporting too - this may persuade or dissuade individuals (either way it helps)
- A JD doesn't necessary tell you the top three 'absolute must have's'
- A JD doesn't talk about the the key projects that lay ahead for the person and what benefits being involved will have for them
From a line / hiring managers point of view a 15 / 20 minute investment is certainly going to assist as if not you may receive profiles which for whatever reason doesn't match your needs. My advice - make the small investment and save yourself some time and pain in the future.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Flying Qantas
NEVER AGAIN
I had a rather average experience last Wednesday flying to Auckland on Wednesday and then returning to Wellington that night. Firstly I arrive at the Wgtn Airport and was told the 7am flight was cancelled (without even a sorry). They did get me on a 7.30am flight on Air NZ.
In between meetings I get a txt saying my 6pm flight back to Wgtn 'now maybe delayed until 7.30pm' which was a pain but not unbearable. I get out of my last meeting at 5.15pm and there is another txt saying my flight is now at 9pm. I won't repeat what I said. I get to the airport and checked in. No real sorry, the lady didn't seemed to care and I had to ask to see if there was anything like a meal voucher. After a glance back at me they gave me a $10 dollar meal voucher (thanks).
I decide to go and enquire at Air NZ to see what price they have for a seat on their 7.30pm. It was $260 so thought best I sit and wait. The evening gets better. We hop on the place at 8.45am and for some reason we wait an hour in the actual plane before we take off - no reason given, no announcement from the pilot. What a horrible customer service experience
I had a rather average experience last Wednesday flying to Auckland on Wednesday and then returning to Wellington that night. Firstly I arrive at the Wgtn Airport and was told the 7am flight was cancelled (without even a sorry). They did get me on a 7.30am flight on Air NZ.
In between meetings I get a txt saying my 6pm flight back to Wgtn 'now maybe delayed until 7.30pm' which was a pain but not unbearable. I get out of my last meeting at 5.15pm and there is another txt saying my flight is now at 9pm. I won't repeat what I said. I get to the airport and checked in. No real sorry, the lady didn't seemed to care and I had to ask to see if there was anything like a meal voucher. After a glance back at me they gave me a $10 dollar meal voucher (thanks).
I decide to go and enquire at Air NZ to see what price they have for a seat on their 7.30pm. It was $260 so thought best I sit and wait. The evening gets better. We hop on the place at 8.45am and for some reason we wait an hour in the actual plane before we take off - no reason given, no announcement from the pilot. What a horrible customer service experience
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