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Job Realistic Preview
Job Realistic Preview
Job Realistic Preview
RJP offers a realistic look into what a job is actually like showing both the positives and the
negatives so the candidate can get a real feel for what skills and qualifications are needed on the
job, as well as what a typical day would look like.
Also, establishing expectations ahead of time makes sure everyone is on the same page before
the hiring process is complete and weeds out candidates that are not fully committed.
Short answer: A realistic job preview ensures you’re getting the right candidate in your open
position the first time around by letting candidates know exactly what the role they’re applying
for entices.
Increasing self-selection. While reducing the number of applicants, the quality of the
applicants will increase. This means that people will be more informed about the job and
more motivated to start the job as there is a better fit between the person and the job. This
is likely caused by lower expectations, one of the proven effects of being exposed to an
RJP.
Improved candidate experience. Investing time in applying for a job that will not match
is a big downer while gaining a deeper understanding of a job you like will only make
candidates more excited. As such, the RJP is likely to have a positive impact on the
candidate experience.
Commitment to the organization. Research shows that people who have had a realistic
job preview are more committed to the organization. This is because they know what is
happening, have a better understanding of the cultural values of the organization, and the
issues that employees run into.
Job satisfaction. This one is more obvious – when expectations match reality, people
will be more satisfied. Employees who have had a realistic job preview have better-
matched expectations about their work – and about the organization – and as a result, will
be more satisfied with their work.
Higher performance. Similarly, because of higher satisfaction, commitment to the
organization, and alignment with the responsibilities of the job, employees are more
likely to perform better.
Lower employee attrition. Because the expectations of the job and day-to-day reality
are aligned, employee attrition decreases. This is especially relevant for first-year
attrition. Because employee on boarding is expensive, the RJP is a great way to reduce
the number of bad hires (i.e. employees who quit shortly after being hired or
underperform and stay).