Remember, remember… that hire who looked promising but fizzled out? Or the one that went off with a bang and changed everything? Bonfire Night might be about fireworks and flames, but it’s also a perfect metaphor for how hiring plays out.
- The Spark (First Impressions Matter)
Just like lighting a firework, the first contact with a candidate sets the tone. But too many processes smother the spark with slow follow-up, vague briefs, or clunky systems.
“If you take too long to light the fuse, the moment passes. So does the candidate.”
- The Fizzle (When a ‘Sure Thing’ Fails to Ignite)
Ever had a role that should’ve been easy to fill… but wasn’t? Or a candidate who ticked every box but just didn’t land? Not every match goes off with a bang. That’s why strategy, not just sourcing, matters.
“The fizzle teaches you where your hiring blind spots are.”
- The Bang (High-Impact Hires)
Every so often, you get a candidate who hits the ground running, lights up the team, and just works. These are the bang moments—rare, but game-changing.
“The goal isn’t just to hire. It’s to make it matter.”
- The Safety Briefing (Risk, Timing and Control)
Good fireworks, like good hires, come with planning. You wouldn’t light a Catherine wheel next to your shed. Likewise, rushed hiring, vague briefs, or ghosting candidates backfires.
“A recruiter’s job is part talent scout, part risk manager. Both roles matter.”