You, the recruiting coordinator, are the backbone of the company. Keeping in line with my anatomy analogy, that makes the interviewers your arms and legs– supporting you and the candidates you help bring in.
Show a little extra appreciation this holiday season to the interviewers in your life that (hopefully) help make your job easier! (And, if not, a confetti cannon is always an option.)
No matter what holiday you celebrate, here are 5 of the top holiday gifts that you can give your interviewers. And, as an added bonus, all gifts are under $20:
1) Anti-Stress Coloring Book
Where can I find it?: Depending on how close you are, you have two options here: the Calm the F*** Down coloring book or the much less aggressive The Mindfulness Coloring Book: Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People.
How much does it cost?: $4 – $8, depending on which book you choose (not including shipping/tax)
Why get this gift?: No matter what your job is, working is stressful. Add to that stress of multiple interviews a week (especially if there arenât a lot of interviewers and they have a heavy load), and thatâs enough to send anyone in a downward stress spiral. Plus, who doesnât love coloring?! Give your interviewer a well-deserved break and empower them to unleash their inner Picasso.
2) 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings: How to Get By Without Even Trying
Where can I find it?: You can get it on Amazon, but I found this book on Barnes & Noble for far cheaper– use the extra cash to get yourself a well-deserved coffee or snack!
How much does it cost?: $3 (not including shipping/tax)
Why get this gift?: Who doesnât want to appear smart without having to make a single effort to get there? Includes tips such as: drawing a Venn diagram, encouraging everyone to âtake a step back,â creating âwalking meetings,â and more. Get this gift for that interviewer in your life that just loves meetings.
(A former coworker of mine got this book as a gift, and while I canât say for certain that he performed better in meetings, he certainly loved quoting it during the day!)
3) âThis is Fineâ Meme Enamel Pin
Where can I find it?: Etsy! Iâm sure you can find other great pins elsewhere, but thatâs where I found this one.
How much does it cost?: $10 (not including shipping/tax)
Why get this gift?: Youâve seen the meme and youâve definitely been in situations where it speaks to you. Why not share that with the interviewer in your life thatâs been with you through the roller coaster called recruiting? You guys could even get matching ones as a reminder that youâre both in this firescape together.
4) Fortune Telling Book
Where can I find it?: Right here!
How much does it cost?: $15 (not including shipping/tax)
Why get this gift?: The futureâs murky, give your interviewer(s) some clarity with the Daily Oracle! Just ask it a question, open to a random page, and boom– there you go. Instant clarity. (Maybe you should get one for yourself to see which interviewers are going to cancelâŚ..)
5) Appreciation Plant Cube
Where can I find it?: Here! You could also potentially DIY this if youâre feeling particularly crafty.
How much does it cost?: $7 (not including shipping/tax)
Why get this gift?: I canât be the only one that has a few friends who are obsessed with plants. And whatâs not to love? Relatively low maintenance, gives us oxygen, looks nice, etc. As an added bonus, your interviewer can keep this on their desk so theyâre always reminded of how much you appreciate their hard work!
Whatever holiday gift you get, it’s important to show the people you work with your appreciation for their hard work. Happy Holidays!đ
