{"id":2594,"date":"2018-03-14T11:47:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T11:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/net-recruit.co.uk\/?p=2594"},"modified":"2018-03-14T11:47:53","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T11:47:53","slug":"5-recruitment-mistakes-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pp.dc86.work\/?p=2594","title":{"rendered":"5 Recruitment Mistakes You Could Be Making"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 recruitment mistakes you could be making (and how to avoid them)<\/span><\/h2>\n

In today\u2019s job market, candidates hold more power than ever before. For recruiters, this means more pressure to impress job hunters and make the hire quickly and efficiently. But are you doing everything you possibly can to stand-out from the competition and recruit the best talent?<\/p>\n

According to data from CV-Library, poor hiring decisions can cost businesses up to \u00a315,000 a year. What\u2019s more, candidates are admitting that there are certain areas that put them off applying for jobs. Below, we explain the 5 recruitment mistakes that you could be making and how you can avoid them.<\/p>\n

Poorly constructed job adverts<\/h3>\n

A staggering 94.7% of candidates say they\u2019re more likely to apply for a role that has a clear job description. And who can blame them? A well-written job advert will naturally be more inviting because it clearly outlines who your company is, why you are hiring and what the position involves.<\/p>\n

Follow this format and you\u2019ll stand a better chance of boosting your application rates. This involves bullet pointing out the key responsibilities of the role, as well as the key skills and qualifications needed. You should round off the job advert with a quick mention of what the candidate can gain from working for you \u2013 this is also a good opportunity to shout about any workplace perks you offer your employees.<\/p>\n

Lengthy application process<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to remember that your job advert and application process are the first impression a candidate will have of your company. Therefore, you need to make it as engaging as possible. Think about your application process: how long is it? Is it easy to navigate? What are candidates required to do?<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, think about the fact that more candidates are searching and applying for jobs on mobile. If they aren\u2019t able to apply for your roles through their devices, they may end up abandoning the entire application. Think about how you can make it more efficient. Do you need so many screening questions? What information do you really want to gain in the initial stages?<\/p>\n

Too many interviews<\/h3>\n

Research tells us that a lengthy recruitment process puts off candidates. While it\u2019s important to ensure that you have an effective screening process, consider how multi-stage interviews may be viewed by candidates. For example, do you require a candidate to complete a telephone interview, an initial face-to-face interview, a second interview, and a final interview?<\/p>\n

This may be necessary for some roles, particularly more senior positions. However, you should be able to get a good idea of how suitable a candidate will be from a telephone interview and a face-to-face meeting. If your hiring process has too many stages for candidates, they may become impatient, or get snapped up by someone else.<\/p>\n

Slow response rate<\/h3>\n

How quickly are you getting back to candidates? In such a competitive market, you can\u2019t afford to take weeks deciding on whether you want to hire someone or not. Nowadays, it\u2019s likely that job hunters will be juggling multiple offers. Therefore, it\u2019s important to feedback to candidates in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, even if you aren\u2019t going to offer someone the job, keep them updated and provide constructive feedback. Employer branding is extremely important in today\u2019s labour market and you need to make a good impression.<\/p>\n

Offer the best package<\/h3>\n

Last, but not least, consider the packages that you\u2019re offering to candidates. Are you making an offer they can\u2019t refuse? As mentioned earlier, the market is competitive, so you need to stay on top of what your competitors are offering and really think about what will set you apart from the crowd.<\/p>\n

Overall, it\u2019s clear that there are certain areas which could be affecting your recruitment efforts. Getting the hiring process right is extremely important and certainly worth the investment. Especially if you want to attract the best talent in 2018.<\/p>\n

Author: CV-Library – The UK’s leading independent job board\u00a0https:\/\/www.cv-library.co.uk\/<\/em><\/p>\n

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