I work in recruitment (not agency), and recently I’ve noticed that many candidates expect us to make adjustments for them regarding interview scheduling. Specifically, they are unwilling to take a day off work or use their annual leave, preferring instead to attend on their day off. However, our company policy requires that two interviewers be present, which makes it difficult to coordinate both interviewers on the same day due to their busy schedules, resulting in limited available time slots.
We try our best to accommodate people, and if someone is unable to take time off work or has other commitments on a specific day, that is understandable. The issue arises when people choose not to request / even ask for the time off and expect us to bend to suit them.
This was not the situation during my job search. I felt fortunate to even receive an interview invitation, but it appears that circumstances have shifted. It's odd considering the current state of the job market, and apparently, people are desperate for employment. Clearly, they don’t want the job that much though.
I had a conversation about this earlier with one of my hiring managers, and it made me think. What are your thoughts?