Handling Objections from Employers (City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services)

  • Employers often express skepticism due to past mismatches or limited communication.
  • Different agencies have different training protocols and job readiness standards, which can lead to inconsistencies for employers receiving candidates.
  • DFSS addresses concerns verbally, highlighting delegate agency strengths and workforce readiness when feasible, and by focusing on long-term partnerships and engaging employers in training, mock interviews, and networking events.

This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Lisa Hampton, Chadra Lang, and Mark Sanders in 2024. This draft content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.