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Your workforce is the lifeblood of your company. If you rush the hiring process and hire people who are the wrong fit, you’re hurting your bottom line. There’s a financial and time investment for every new hire. The wrong person in a job has a trickle-down effect which can cripple your entire company. So, a lot is riding on hiring the right person for the job. Here are the 3 most common mistakes companies make in their hiring process and how you can avoid them.
Having An Inadequate Job Description
One of the most difficult things about hiring is creating a job description. A hasty, incomplete job description is a common mistake. Writing a thorough job description starts with a job evaluation. What will this person be doing? What will their responsibilities be? Who will they report to? What skills do they need to do the job? Without a clear job description, you can’t hope to attract suitable candidates. The job description is the starting point for the whole hiring process, so put thought and time into it.
They Don’t Consider The Right Candidate Qualifications
When you’re looking at job applicants, there’s more to consider than their previous job and their degree. To secure the right candidate, you need to do a thorough…
