“Dan, have you ever been to this company? It is a dump!”
That’s what my candidate asked right after his interview.
I was working on a VP of Sales role.
Privately held injection molding company.
The owner? Told me all the great things.
Growing company. Tight-knit team. Long-term customers.
I lined up interviews.
The first candidate was someone I knew well.
He called me immediately after his visit.
And said: “Dan, don’t send anyone else until you’ve seen this place.”
I happened to be in the area the next week. So I stopped in.
What I saw?
Oil on the floor soaked up with kitty litter.
No ventilation. Stuffy, hot, and loud.
The front office?
Old wood paneling. Worn-out carpet. Dark and dated.
The VP who met with me was honest.
Said he hated his own job and didn’t hold back.
And here’s where I land:
When I work on your roles, I help you bring your company to the market—realistically.
Tell candidates about the good stuff.
But don’t oversell.
I’ve learned this over and over:
When you oversell, people show up looking for reasons to not believe you.
It’s like when I over-hyped up my favorite restaurant to out-of-town family.
My sister-in-law spent the whole night pointing out flaws.
Set honest expectations.
You’ll attract people who are the right fit for your real environment.
“A” players aren’t looking for perfect.
They’re looking for truth.
“Dan, have you ever been to this company? It is a dump!”
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At AJ Augur, we play a vital role in guiding candidates through the job search process within the plastics industry. We address these common questions candidates ask plastics recruiters with transparency and clarity, providing honest insights about the challenges and opportunities of each role. Doing so helps candidates make informed decisions while building trust and establishing positive candidate experiences.
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