Mistakes in the recruitment of new employees can cost a company dearly. Nevertheless, many recruiters do make big mistakes and this applies to both HR newbies and seasoned veterans. This article describes seven of the most common and most serious mistakes of the recruitment process that you should avoid at all costs.
Focusing too much on CVs
A CV is a good starting point, but it must not be the only (or even the main) tool of recruitment. Pay more attention to the cover letter and personal interview.
Unclear job description
According to HR Magazine, an unclear job description in an ad is a frequent source of misunderstandings, delays and unnecessary wasting of time.
Poorly led interviews
A poorly led interview does more harm than good. A recruiter must prepare well for an interview and obtain the best possible idea about the candidate through in-depth questioning.
Too general questions
If questions asked at an interview are too general and do not go into detail and specific problems, the recruiter has no possibility of getting to know the true personality of the candidate.
Being dishonest in the description of the job and workplace
If a recruiter is dishonest about facts concerning the offered position, or paints too rosy a picture, there might be big problems in the future.
Sticking to the original idea at all costs
Though management and recruiter have a clear idea about what the ideal candidate should look like, sticking dogmatically to this idea may ultimately result in the wrong candidate being selected.
Unprofessional behaviour
Any unprofessional behaviour, though meant as fun and joviality, might repel serious candidates considering the offered position.
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