What Was Said, What Was Heard...Part 3

Well, we skipped a week. I spent my blog time planning a trip to the mountains. Need a break from 100+ degree weather. This is getting ridiculous.

So on to Part 3 of What Was Said, What Was Heard. This time the Headhunter speaks and the candidate listens. What Was Heard often depends on the Candidate’s outlook? Is it one of sunny optimism or dark pessimism?

What the Headhunter said:
“We are waiting on the client to give us interview times”
What the Optimist heard:
“We’ll have interviews nailed down in a day or two.”
What the Pessimist heard:
“Don’t hold your breath waiting for an interview.”

What the Headhunter said:
“In addition to a competitive salary the position also offers a great bonus plan.”
What the Optimist heard:
“It’s a great paying job.”
What the Pessimist heard:
“The salary is low and once in a blue moon you might get a bonus check.”

What the Headhunter said:
“The company will assist with relocation. That will be part of the negotiation.”
What the Optimist heard:
“Company paid relo. Woo-hoo”.
What the Pessimist heard:
“Hello U-haul”.

What the Headhunter said:
“There have been several people in this position in recent years. But the company now acknowledges that they didn’t reach for the right level of talent and experience. They are upping the ante and want someone like you.”
What the Optimist heard:
“This is a great opportunity.”
What the Pessimist heard:
“This job is a career killer. You are being hired to be fired.”

What the Headhunter said:
“Your chances of being hired for a job like this are one in a billion.”
What the Optimist heard:
“So you saying there is at least a chance that I’ll get the job?”
What the Pessimist heard:
“Finally, an honest answer from a Headhunter”.