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This is Part One of a Six Part Series on how to avoid mistakes in hiring.  Five Mistakes in hiring will be presented as well as the solutions to these mistakes.  The Hiring Process is the key component to the functioning organizational structure of a company.  Mistakes in the hiring process cost time and money to both the organization and the candidates.  These can be avoided!

Mistake #1 is Untrained Interviewers.  It is necessary to have well trained staff to interview candidates.  The interviewer needs to know the organization and the details of the position.  The interviewer has to have to ability to make the candidate feel comfortable in order to elicit truthful responses.

Solution #1 involves appropriate training of the interviewer.  The interviewer needs to be able to answer any questions regarding the organization structure and accurately describe position requirements.  Compensation and benefits should be explained clearly and accurately.

Mistake #2 is Over-Promising and Failure to Deliver.  Excitement over hiring a good candidate often leads to inaccurate information and inflated expectations.

Solution #2 is to have an objective and structured description of the position and the company structure.  No embellishment is allowed!

Stay tuned for more solutions!

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