Everyone has an excuse for breaking writing deadlines.
The dog died. Car accident. Too busy. Sick uncle. Dog ate it (same dog). Computer failure. Wedding anniversary. Alien invasion. Brain surgery. “I won’t reply on a weekend”. We’ve heard them all.
We’re seeing senior people in the SA public service who break deadlines, over and over again.
It’s incompetence of the highest order.
I just had a client break two deadlines without emailing or calling to explain why. Terminated.
We run a deadline-focused business and we’re trying to get you a job.
We’re senior recruiters, journalists and professional writers, who work closely with recruiters and employers.
Break deadlines without notification and we terminate immediately. Why?
- It shows the client isn’t professional.
- It shows he or she can’t manage their time.
- It shows getting a job is low on their list of priorities.
- It disrespects the writer or writers.
- It attacks our business model.
- It wastes time we could have spent helping people who are desperate to get a job or a promotion.
Break a deadline and you’re history.