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Realistic Job Preview

Provide an honest view of a job’s highs and lows, enabling candidates to assess their own fit.
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Real Benefits of a Realistic Job Preview

A realistic job preview (RJP) is a process used during the hiring phase to provide potential candidates with a true and balanced view of what the job entails. This includes the positive aspects of the job and the challenges and drawbacks. The main components of an RJP can include detailed job descriptions, job shadowing, day-in-the-life videos, interviews with current employees, and honest discussions about the company's culture and expectations.

Improved Candidate Experience

Job simulations can also enhance the candidate experience. By providing a clear understanding of the job's demands, candidates can better gauge whether the role is a good fit for them, leading to more informed decisions on both sides.

Enhanced Employer Transparency and Trust

Providing an RJP demonstrates the employer’s honesty and transparency, which can build trust and a positive reputation. Candidates are more likely to appreciate and trust a company that is upfront about both the positives and negatives of a role.

Better Candidate Self-Selection

Candidates who are not a good fit for the position are more likely to withdraw from the hiring process if they understand the job's challenges upfront. This helps in filtering out unsuitable candidates early, saving time and resources for both the company and the applicants.

Spend Time on the Best Fit Candidates

Using a realistic job preview early in the hiring process allows candidates to see the true nature of the role and decide if it suits their preferences. This saves time and resources for both the candidate and the hiring team, ensuring only those genuinely interested in the position will continue.

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Customized to Your Company

We understand that each job and company has its own distinct character. That’s why we create custom job previews tailored specifically to the company and role being filled. This personalized approach allows us to screen applicants based on the precise environment they’ll be working in, ensuring a more predictable and successful hiring process.

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Popular Ways Job Previews Are Used

Job Duties and Roles

Show candidates a video of actual employees performing the specific tasks they will be doing on the job. This will help them get a very clear understanding of the day-to-day activities.

Job Highs and Lows

Show candidates actual employees talking about what makes the job great and what makes it hard. Addressing emotional ups and downs helps candidates decide if they would be a good fit.

Company Vision and/or Mission

Explain the mission and vision of the company to candidates so they know what you're all about. The more specific, the better, so they can self-evaluate if they resonate with the values of the company.

Company or Team Culture

Show candidates the aspects of the company's culture or of the specific team they will be working on. By showing the elements of the culture, you make it easier for the candidate to know what they are getting into.

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