5 Common Recruitment Mistakes, and How to Fix Them

I’ve interviewed hundreds of people. From bartenders to managers, teachers to translators, I’ve had to come up with different questions to assess people’s suitability for diverse roles in various industries across multiple continents. As a result of this experience, I’ve also helped others to recruit for their businesses. And time and again I see the same mistakes, and learned from making my own. Here are the top ones to avoid. <h1>#1. Not clarifying the job description</h1> It’s natural to want to make things sound a little sexier than they are. After all, everyone does it. From realtor’s talking about a how a property would make a ‘good starter home’ to teacher’s describing a talkative student as ‘outgoing’, we can choose to frame things in a way that sheds a light on the more positive aspect of something. But with a job description it’s imperative we’re honest and accurate. Of course you want to draw applicant’s attention to the perks of a job, but it’s also important the responsibilities are clear from the start. Clarify the role’s overall purpose. Identify the key areas of responsibility. And state the key skills required. You don’t want to oversell the position. Be frank, be accurate, and be clear. <a href="https://medium.com/@TobiasCharles/5-common-recruitment-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them-c1b7ca8d815c">Website</a>