Seven Common Mistakes most Companies Make when Hiring and Interviewing

MISTAKE #1: Not taking the time to create a detailed Job Description/Specification

MISTAKE #2: Not Using Assessments

MISTAKE #3: Not following a structured interview process and therefore look at the wrong data when interviewing and ask the wrong questions

MISTAKE #4: The position is not fully funded and approved

MISTAKE #5: Not doing detailed reference checks

MISTAKE #6: Hiring the wrong kind of people

MISTAKE #7: Rush the process at the wrong time only to go slow and then burn good candidates

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