Getting Recruitment Right

Recruitment stage:

Identify hiring needs and define the role:

Common hiring mistakes

? Inadequate time spent to review company needs

? Misleading job profile

? Focus on competencies instead of potential

? Align person profile to business objectives and vision

? Define clearly the required skills and personal qualities

Recruitment stage:

Attract applications using internal and external methods

Common hiring mistakes

? Access small pool of talent

? Biased language in job description

? Limited budget

? Promote a flexible and inclusive workforce

? Use a range of platforms to advertise jobs

? Be diversity-conscious; reach diverse and underrepresented groups

Choose an appropriate selection process

Common hiring mistakes

? Fill position quickly

? Failure to verify skills and references

? Improper interviewing skills

? Unconscious biases

? Determine selection criteria and take time over hiring decision

? Improve vetting process

? Gauge candidates’ abilities

? Implement soft skills assessment tools, ensuring interviewers have proper skills to conduct competency-based interviews

? Provide training to tackle discriminatory practices

Making the appointment and beyond

Common hiring mistakes

? Insufficient training and integration of new recruit provided

? Failure to motivate and respond to career aspirations

? Properly induct new recruits, explain job requirements and team dynamics

? Provide regular feedback

? Offer training and career development opportunities

If you would like a free no obligation discussion on how Bright-Search can assist you in your Recruitment drive, get in touch with me now on 01257 426781 or drop me a line [email protected]