Hiring is part of a business that often gets overlooked. You want to get help as soon as possible, so you don’t do enough to find the right people for the job. That leads to bad hires and leads to a poor-performing business.

That’s one of the reasons why two-thirds of businesses are currently having problems finding employees.

With how hard it is to find great talent, you need to avoid as many errors in recruitment as you can. Below are five common problems people encounter in the employee recruitment process.

1. Focusing too Much on Qualifications

You probably have criteria for the job you’re hiring for. When posting job openings, you’ll put that information in your job description details. However, you’ll still get candidates applying that don’t have every qualification.

It’s a mistake to look past those candidates. Even if a candidate has your skill requirements, they may not be a culture fit or as good of a worker as less-experienced candidates. Don’t overlook your ability to train people on the skills they lack and how well someone with less experience can handle a job.

2. Using Predictable Questions

Many people prepare for interviews by rehearsing the standard questions:

• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• Why do you want a job at our company?
• What’s your biggest weakness?

While these may be interesting questions, they may not tell you much about a candidate. Instead, create unique questions that get your job candidates to think.

Doing this will help you learn how well someone thinks on their feet. If you have a job opening that requires problem-solving, it’s also a way to see how well someone does in a bind and solves problems.

3. Not Getting Help

It’s tempting for a hiring manager to try and save money and do hiring themself. However, you limit your job pool and can end up wasting more time and money doing things yourself.

Don’t underestimate how valuable a recruiter is when you need qualified job candidates. An employment agency does cost money, but your business will be better off in the long run when you get the perfect candidate for the job.

4. Offering Low Wages

While your goal as a business is to maximize profits, you shouldn’t do so at the expense of your employees. Great talent knows what they’re worth. Even if you hire someone at subpar wages, the person you hire will constantly look for better opportunities.

If you want to get more qualified candidates and promote company loyalty, offer wages in line with what someone expects to make. You’ll spend less time going through unqualified candidates as a result.

5. Not Staying in Touch

It can get overwhelming when interviewing potential candidates. You have a lot of people to keep track of, so some companies don’t stay in touch with candidates. Doing this is a mistake if you have a few star candidates.

Always remain in touch with people you’re interested in hiring. Job candidates will be looking at other companies, which means you can lose great employees if you don’t indicate an interest in hiring them.

Don’t Avoid These Common Errors in Recruitment

It isn’t easy to find great talent, which means you’re going to have your work cut out for you when recruiting. That’s why it’s essential to learn more about the common errors in recruitment. When you do, you’ll maximize your chance of finding the best person for your job.

Of course, you’ll need to ensure you have a great workplace if you want to retain your talent. Check out the blog for more tips on creating a great work environment.