Become a Sunglass Hut Manager

KEEPING YOUR CANDIDATES
INTERESTED
Don’t forget that your best candidates are most likely talking to other
employers as well. Don’t let them get away. Here are some tips for keeping
your candidates interested and engaged throughout the interview process:
• Set expectations. Throughout the interview process, let the candidate know what to
expect and when. For example, say, “I’ll call you before 2 p.m. tomorrow to set up the
First Interview. It should take about an hour. Here’s what we’ll talk about….”
• Do what you promise. If you say you’ll call or will be in the store for the Interview at 2
p.m., don’t leave the candidate waiting.
• Move quickly. Dragging out the interview process will leave time open for him or
her to seek out other competing opportunities.
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Confirm the candidate’s interest. Check in with the candidate after each step of the
process. Say, “Does this sound like a good opportunity you’d like to learn more about?” “Do
you have any questions about Sunglass Hut?”
REACTING TO CANDIDATES WHO DECLINE AN INTERVIEW
What happens if a candidate declines an interview?
• Try to maintain the relationship by saying, “It’s okay. Thank you for your time. You’d be a great fit for our company.
I may check in on you from time to time, if you don’t mind, just to see if you’ve given the Sunglass Hut opportunity any more
thought.” When you build a network, you have multiple candidates to choose from and you can build a strong community of
talent before you need them.
Here are some ways to keep candidates in your network so that they may be considered in the future:
• Periodic check-in calls;
• Occasional meetings for coffee or tea before moving on to the Reference Check and the Second Interview, It’s
very important to feel confident in your candidate and be convinced that he or she would be perfect for a job with Sunglass Hut.
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