- Rushing to Hire
Take your time. The goal is not just to fill a position for a short period of time, but to find a person who fits the company and can do the job well. Nobody is perfect, but you need to choose carefully, as recruitment is costly, and you cannot afford to replace an employee, just because you didn’t take the time to do it correctly the first time. - Waiting for the Star
As a recruiter you may have met someone a long time ago, who you think is the best in the game, and now you are trying to find a similar one to fill the position. If you take too long to hire, productivity will decline, as the team has been understaffed. Do not pursue this path, be constructive. Choose a candidate who meets most of the key requirements, the rest the employee can learn at the job. - Stereotyping
It is crucial to avoid any kind of discrimination in the recruitment process. It is in our nature to favour people who have similar backgrounds, social class and even age and gender to our. Form an unbiased opinion, focus on requirements. This will also make the candidate pool bigger to choose from, and improve your chances of finding a great candidate. - Expectations From the New Hire
It is understandable that you want the new employee to start adding a value to the company right away. But there is learning curve. First the candidate needs to learn the specifics to able to give it 100% at the job. It can take even up to 9 months for new employee to get fully settled in. - Accurate Job Description
Although this should be a no-brainer, it is the biggest mistake of all in recruitment. Do not oversell the position, choose a title that corresponds with responsibilities and requirements. It should be clear and accurate, so the candidates understand what you are looking for.
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