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Hiring is an interesting process, susceptible to many pitfalls. Here are several hiring mistakes you'll want to avoid:
- Not being clear about what you're looking for. Before you begin the hiring process, you should have a "people strategy." In order to grow your company, will your strategy be to hire newbies and train them or will you need top-level, experienced professionals. Pre-screen your candidates so that you're not wasting your time in interviews that aren't appropriate.
- Failing to be prepared for the Interview. The biggest mistake employers make is that they talk too much during the interview and don't ask the right questions that will give them the information to make the best choice. If you're interviewing with a team, coach them as well. Ask good questions and then listen.
- Only using the interview to evaluate the candidate. It's a big mistake to think that one interview will give you what you need to make an informed decision. You'll also want to talk to references, spend some time in other scenarios with the candidate, check out their car (lots of trash or clean) and find out about their track record. People 's behavior doesn't change that much, so watch for clues that are based on behavior, not just anecdotal information.
Developing an effective process is critical to the success of hiring the right people for your team. Call or e-mail us to see how we can help you find the right people, increase the success of your hiring, cut down on turnover and make your company more successful
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