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Honestly, considering how hard it is to find the right fit, I wouldn't. A candidate with the right kind of skills and exp is getting harder and harder to come by. I put her through to the next round and she if she's gotten better or still very non chalant but I wouldn't be too worried because these are things you wouldn't have to be concerned over once she starts working. But this is just my POV. Following to see what others say.
Just tell her … good leaders are transparent. Let her fix the situation. This is how you are kind to people.
Would any of this be of immediate relevance in the position you are hiring for?
Not in the “this may be a sign of her commitment to the job” way but in the “she will be client facing in a very conservative industry” manner.
Unless the things you listed are part of a core evaluation metric, I think you should let it go.
I would definitely take this into consideration when hiring. Decorum and professionalism matter! I refuse to believe that just because we are doing virtual interviews doesn't mean we can expect a level of effort and professionalism from candidates. This kind of thing is indicative of effort someone will put in down the line.
Honestly, as a mom who works from home with three kids, I’ve had moments where the background wasn’t perfect and I was in whatever was clean. It doesn’t mean I didn’t care. Sometimes life is just happening behind the camera. If her skills were solid and the conversation was strong, I’d try to focus on that. I wouldn't do that on an interview, but we never know what happended on that day for her. Is this a problem for you if she does the job well, in pajamas?
Yeah, those are all things that I factor in. If you can't be professional at the beginning of your employment, I imagine it will only get worse. The interview should be the candidate putting their best foot forward.