Why does HR pay attention to job seekers during the window period?

My friend complained that it would be difficult to find a job again after half a year's rest. HR even asked him many questions about the gap period in the workplace. For example, why did it take so long for you to leave your job? What did you do during the gap? How was this window period arranged? What are the reasons that make you want to return to the workplace? In fact, as long as you have a "vacation period in the workplace", you will definitely be asked questions related to the gap period. Let’s talk about the “career gap period”.

1. Why does HR pay attention to the "vacation period in the workplace"?

During the interview, HR will evaluate and analyze the job seeker's work ability, professional skills, window period, etc. . However, HR is concerned about the window period of job seekers and has three main concerns:

(1) Whether the job seeker’s adaptability is low

The job seeker has not been working for a long time. Returning to work will definitely take some time to adjust, and on the other hand, companies may face higher costs. For example, many working mothers choose to leave the workplace for 2-3 years in order to take care of their children. They will not consider returning to work until their children enter kindergarten. HR will worry about whether working mothers can still adapt to the pace of work; whether longer training is needed; after the company invests in training, if working mothers encounter family problems, should they continue to work or resign and go home.

(2) Whether the stability of job seekers is not high

HR recruits a person to join the job, which requires many aspects of preparation. First, write a recruitment copy, and then publish the recruitment on various job search websites. information, then negotiate with job seekers, and finally issue an offer letter. If a job seeker resigns after one month of employment, HR will have to recruit again, and may even be criticized by the hiring department for hiring someone who quits before the probationary period is completed. . In addition, some people in the workplace who dare to "resign naked" are accustomed to quitting and running away if they disagree. They usually have a better financial foundation and pursue flexible working styles. If job seekers are recruited who are more casual in their job search, HR will be more likely to re-recruit. Stability is the core issue that HR is concerned about. For a new employee to join the company, the company needs to invest in training the new employee. Because new employees will understand the company, be familiar with the company's business, etc. through training.

(3) Whether the job seeker’s work ability is low

If the job seeker has not had a job for a long time, HR will wonder whether the person is not capable enough to find a job; or whether the job requirements are too high , resulting in no new jobs. If HR looks at the applicant's resume and finds that he has worked in each company for a short period of time. In this case, HR is unwilling to take the risk of recruiting such job applicants, and HR would rather re-interview new job applicants. The window period is a time when almost all job seekers are available. When job seekers have a gap period in the workplace, HR will consider whether the job seeker meets the job requirements from the above three aspects.

2. Job seekers learn 3 tips to calmly cope with the "vacation period in the workplace"

(1) Do not make false resumes

Be honest and honest, it is the best choice between job seekers and employers Build a foundation of trust. Don’t be afraid of being rejected by HR during the “vacation period” in your career, so you should make false information about the “vacation period” on your resume. Because your resume is fake, you will be nervous during the interview process, and your conversations with HR will be full of mistakes. Even if HR doesn't mind if the applicant has a window of opportunity after the interview, when HR conducts a background check and finds that the applicant's experience does not match the resume description, HR will definitely reject it without hesitation. Fraudulent resumes touch upon the bottom line of being honest. If there is really no continuous learning to improve personal abilities during the window period, the job seeker should also tell the truth. HR will prefer candid job seekers.

(2) Improve the matching degree between resume and applied position

The matching degree of resume is an important factor that directly affects whether job seekers can get interview opportunities and whether they can get admission notices. factor. If job seekers want to turn the "vacation period" into their own bonus points, it is important to show some unique characteristics in their resume that are relevant to the position they are applying for. For example, in your resume, write more about the skills that match the position you are applying for, your advantages in the position you are applying for, etc.

If the content of the job seeker's resume does not match the position you are applying for, don't rush to apply for a job. You might as well take the time to learn more about the relevant skills for the position you are applying for. Improve your resume after learning the skills to improve the match between your resume and the position you are applying for.

(3) During the interview, show how to use the "vacation period in the workplace" to improve personal skills

HR is unwilling to recruit job seekers with "vacation period in the workplace", mainly because they are worried about job hunting If the worker's work ability and professional ability have declined, will it be difficult to improve after returning to the workplace? If job seekers can show HR their personal growth during the window period, this will easily dispel HR's concerns. Linlin was originally a financial teller. Half a year after resigning, she chose to apply for a financial accounting position. During the interview, she took the initiative to tell HR that she took advantage of the window period to participate in the accounting training of Shaanxi Geyale Education Technology Co., Ltd. In accounting training, students systematically mastered the accounting knowledge system and obtained accounting certificates. From the perspective of HR, Linlin is not only highly motivated to work, but also constantly improves her skills. She will definitely bring benefits to the company after joining the company. Later, Linlin succeeded in the interview.

The half-year "vacation period in the workplace" became her plus point. Therefore, job seekers must not lie down during the "window period". They must arrange their own time and continue to improve their personal work abilities. The "vacation period" in the workplace is unavoidable. However, whether the company accepts job seekers with "vacation period" mainly depends on whether this "vacation period" improves the value of the job seeker and what the job seeker can do. How much value does the position offer? Job seekers can honestly face their "vacation period in the workplace" and use this time to actively improve their personal skills, which will help turn the "vacation period in the workplace" into bonus points, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the workplace. Have you ever experienced a "career gap"?