A Realistic Job Preview, or “RJP” for short, is a pre-application self-assessment. It helps candidates to make an informed decision about whether they are right for a job/organisation. They can choose to opt-out based on how well aligned they are with either the job requirements, or the organisation culture/environment. RJPs are based on the theory of the “psychological contract”.

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An RJP is best applied in the following contexts

 
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Where a job has a high volume of applicants

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Where the job itself is clearly defined, e.g. store assistants, cabin crew, graduate trainees, customer service representatives

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Where the organisation has a very strong/unique culture or set of values that is evident in everyday tasks or interactions

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Where misconceptions about the job/organisation may lead to unrealistic expectations by applicants

An RJP should present a balanced representation of the job; it should accurately portray both the positive and negative aspects of the job.

A Good RJP

… will not “scare off‟ desirable job applicants
… is not a marketing tool to represent an unrealistic view of the company / job
… represents the work environment, culture, not only task or job requirements
… will be short, engaging, and interesting (sharing information that is not available elsewhere)
… gives immediate feedback

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Benefits

  • Higher proportion of applicants align with the company values and expectations
  • Better applicant-to-hire conversion rates
  • Increased job satisfaction, increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, increased ability to cope with job demands
  • Positive impact on employer brand and applicant engagement
  • Financial ROI from observed gains

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