29. When do we need to start paying candidates?

Talent Savvy

Jun 20 2022 • 33 mins

In this weeks episode we talk about how much we can ask a candidate to do in the selection procedure?

Marlies at her former employer used to pay for original work that they are asking that's going to be more than 2 hours work for the applicant.

Sofia's company actually changed the work samples to non original work, to make sure candidates don't feel exploited.

Should you start paying after a certain amount of time invested? Like 5 hours as Marlies suggested? Or should it be when original work comes into play.

Listen to our discussion on using tests and paying applicants.

The article on the investment in testgorilla: https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2022/06/13/testgorilla-scores-70m-for-skills-tests-aiming-to-replace-the-recruitment-resume-dump/amp/

The BBC article on 'going to far' in what you can ask a candidate: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220511-the-working-job-interviews-that-go-too-far

The article mentioned by Marlies on the Toronto start-up that's paying for job interviews: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/this-ontario-company-will-pay-you-for-a-job-interview-and-here-s-how-much-1.5816120

Connect with the co hosts:

Sofia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiabroberger/

Marlies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marliesfarrill/

Bas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basvandehaterd/