Tuesday 27 August 2024

5 Rare & Unheard Recruitment practices from around the world!

Are you aware of these crazy recruitment practices? If you are curious to explore the astonishing recruitment hacks that go beyond the books and ordinary theories, then let us take you through the 5 rarest recruitment practices from around the world!! 

1] Physical/Mental Tests : In Argentina, medical and psychological tests are conducted to protect candidates from mental and physical illnesses at the workplace. 

2] Handwriting Assessment : Approximately, 50%-80% French firms analyse candidates’ handwriting to decode their personalities. 

3] Job Interest Secrecy : Candidates in Japan are often secretive about their job interests which is why telephonic interviews aren't common in Japan. Thus, secret face to face meetings are preferred over there. 

4] Personal Picture : Traditionally, German recruiters would demand a professional photo of candidates on their CVs to predict their personalities, before an anti-discrimination law was passed in 2006.

5] Informal Interviews : Interviews in Denmark often start off with a cup of coffee/tea and a chat about candidates’ personal life to make the candidates comfortable. 

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