Christopher Strebel, after being laid off, prepared extensively for a job application only to face rejection without clear feedback. Disheartened, he directly contacted the company’s founder not out of anger, but respect. In a LinkedIn post, he highlighted the importance of empathy in hiring processes, emphasizing how candidates' emotional journeys often go unrecognized by leaders. Strebel’s message serves as a reminder for companies to address the opaque and disheartening aspects of recruitment, promoting a more transparent and supportive environment. His approach underscores the need for emotional intelligence within hiring practices.
We talk about fixing the hiring process but how can we fix what we won't even call out? Because maybe leaders don't always see what candidates go through.
I wanted to reach out directly to you not out of frustration, but out of respect for your role as the founder...and someone whose mission I truly admire.
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