Let’s crack on… (see what we did there?)
“Grafting.”
Trying to source a candidate for the most outrageous job ever.
“I’m loyal.”
What candidates say after they’ve just criticised their current employer for 15 minutes on a qualification call.
“My type on paper.”
Used by recruiters when a candidate fits the job spec but is totally different in person.
“Putting all your eggs in one basket.”
When Recruitment Marketers need to diversify their candidate traffic sources (Talent Nexus, this one’s for you).
“It is what it is.”
When a candidate accepts a counter offer at their current employer instead of taking your role.
“I’ve got a text!”
When a candidate confirms they’re attending their first day…
“Mugged off.”
When candidates don’t show up for an interview because their 15th family member has died in the last 2 weeks.
“My head’s been turned.”
When your candidate smashes the interview but goes for a different job they’ve been applying for at the same time.
“Played.”
When a candidate applies for your job and he’s really only using it to get a pay rise.
“Where’s your head at?”
When you know the interview hasn’t gone amazing but you’re trying to get it over the line…
“Doing bits.”
When it’s coming to the end of the month and your manager asks what you’re doing.
“Oi Oi.”
When the fee comes in!
“Not being funny but…”
When your candidate has had a counter offer and you’re trying to get them round to your way of thinking.
“You know what I mean?”
When you’re trying to go through the benefits of a job with less money…
