Negotiations between candidate and recruiter during an interview: who has the power today?

2023-09-27T09:00:59.880Z

Highlights: In a job market where certain sectors remain under pressure, job interviews can lean in favor of applicants. Since Covid and in the face of unemployment at its lowest (7.2% in the second quarter according to INSEE), applicants are raising the stakes against recruiters. "As long as this situation of high tension persists, candidates maintain their favorable position," says Laurent Blanchard, regional director of Page Group France. However, "companies are more cautious about their hiring plans," he adds.

In a job market where certain sectors remain under pressure, job interviews can lean in favor of applicants. But