Re: “Hiring Slow and Firing Fast” by Carlene Loughlin.

Post-secondary is a usually time in everyone’s life where they start becoming more independent, including finding internships or jobs. If you have never been interviewed, then your first could be extremely nerve-wracking. And even if you thought you nailed the interview, you still might not get the position, but thought you were the most qualified. However the hiring managers have it hard too.

Carlene mentioned in her post that “the idea that firing… is simply a necessary process to maintain happiness and productivity in the workplace for all involved,” and I agree. It can be easy to take a job rejection personally, but it’s also important to remember that the managers interviewed dozens of candidates and can only choose one or two. On top of that, they also have to be responsible for the new employee(s) when they work, help the existing ones adapt to changes in the workplace, and more. They have to worry about the business as a whole, because if they choose the wrong people,it can affect everyone else in the company.

This reminds me of two questions asked in lectures: “What did Sauder hire you to do?” and “What did you hire Sauder to do?” Employees are a key resource in a business, so the right ones are chosen. If you didn’t get hired right away, then there’s still a chance to find the position that’s right for you.

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