Helping companies find the right workforce to fit their needs is one of readySC’s most essential services. To do this, a realistic job preview can be the perfect solution.

A key aspect of workforce recruitment is to not only attract the right number of candidates, but to also find ones that are a good fit for the company, and vice versa. While working with a company on their recruitment process, readySC may suggest developing a realistic job preview (RJP) that can be shared in the early stages of the application process. The RJP goes beyond the job description to give candidates an honest and transparent look at what the job actually entails.

 

The informed candidates who choose to continue through the applications process will do so with realistic expectations based on their own individual preferences, which may lead to more satisfied employees and a lower turnover ratio for the company.

Realistic job previews are particularly effective when there are unique aspects of the work environment, such as clean rooms, or challenging requirements, such as physically demanding activities. For readySC, the RJP may be hands-on like the Simulated Work Environment used in Volvo Cars’ training, or it may be video footage that shows what the company culture, physical environment and day-to-day job really look like. In addition, these videos provide the opportunity to raise community awareness by giving a sneak peek into the actual inner workings of a facility.

 

By providing accurate insight into both the rewarding and challenging aspects of the job, the realistic job preview can act as a self-screening tool that allows candidates to decide for themselves if they are a good match for the position. The informed candidates who then choose to continue through the applications process will do so with realistic expectations based on their own individual preferences, which may lead to more satisfied employees and a lower turnover ratio for the company.

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