In today’s rapidly evolving job market, where speed and efficiency are paramount, I find it astonishing that some companies are entertaining the practice of “interview proxies.”

For those unfamiliar, this involves hiring someone else to take an interview on behalf of a candidate.

While the pressure to secure top talent is understandable, resorting to proxies raises several ethical and practical questions. 🤔

👉 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: The essence of an interview is to gauge a candidate’s skills, personality, and fit within a company’s culture. If a proxy is answering these questions, how can employers truly assess the candidate’s capabilities?
👉 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Hiring based on misrepresentation can lead to a mismatch between the employee and the organisation, potentially harming team dynamics and productivity in the long run.
👉 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: This practice could eliminate trust in the recruitment process, leading to a workforce that may not be aligned with the company’s values or goals.

As we strive for innovation in recruitment, let’s ensure we prioritise authenticity and integrity.

After all, it’s not just about filling positions; it’s about building a strong, cohesive team that drives success! 💪

Personally, I think it’s a fraudulent practice!

By Therese Otten (Owner of DataTech Recruitment)