{"id":10922,"date":"2023-06-08T20:17:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T00:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engages.ca\/articles\/the-7-most-common-mistakes-in-recruitment\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T18:57:40","slug":"the-7-most-common-mistakes-in-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engages.ca\/en\/articles\/the-7-most-common-mistakes-in-recruitment\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 most common mistakes in recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>We all agree that the current job market is not making it easy to recruit talent. That said, the biggest culprit in hiring difficulties remains the lack of planning. So, back to basics:<\/p>\r\n<h2><em><br \/><\/em>HERE&#8217;S HOW TO AVOID THE 7 MOST COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY HIRING MANAGERS.<\/h2>\r\n<h3><br \/>1 &#8211; <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52770163 BCX0\">Not knowing or knowing too much about what\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52770163 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52770163 BCX0\">\u00a0looking for\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>You need to take the time to define the criteria for the position you&#8217;re looking to fill, so that your job posting is precise and not too generic, but not too detailed either. Basically, the motto \u201cneither too much nor too little\u201d applies.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144046943 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144046943 BCX0\"><strong>Our expert advice<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144046943 BCX0\">don&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144046943 BCX0\">\u00a0be desperate to find a candidate who does\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW144046943 BCX0\">exactly the same<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144046943 BCX0\">\u00a0job in a similar organization. To broaden your pool of potential candidates, be open to transferable skills and have realistic expectations in today&#8217;s market.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW144046943 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>2 &#8211; <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243886418 BCX0\">Not planning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243886418 BCX0\">\u00a0the hiring process<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>A good plan will save you time and money, as well as keeping you aligned with your organization&#8217;s objectives. It should include information to guide each step of the hiring process:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating the interview guide<\/span>;<\/li>\r\n<li>Developingtheselection process;\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identifyinginterviewparticipants;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Determiningthe criteria used to make the hiring decision.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74264594 BCX0\"><strong>Our expert advice<\/strong>: the plan is an essential support, but you still need to personalize each candidate&#8217;s interview experience. For example, consider what questions or concerns the person <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74264594 BCX0\">you&#8217;re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74264594 BCX0\">\u00a0interviewing might have, and answer them in advance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>3 &#8211; <span class=\"TextRun SCXW146143643 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146143643 BCX0\">Relying too much on a single factor when making a hiring decision<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The decision should consider a set of criteria to avoid rushing through applications just because of positive or negative information that you over- or under-estimate. In short, don&#8217;t rely on a single method of gathering information, such as the interview.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264819235 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264819235 BCX0\"><strong>Our expert advice<\/strong>: draw up a selection matrix with criteria and a specific weighting to objectively assess whether the information gathered, positive or negative, has a real impact on the candidate&#8217;s suitability for the position.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>4 &#8211; <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205948069 BCX0\">Do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205948069 BCX0\">ing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205948069 BCX0\">it all yourself\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>You&#8217;ve got a full schedule&#8230; Don&#8217;t fill it up with ALL the recruitment-related tasks! By working closely with your recruitment specialists, you can avoid delays, poorly written job descriptions, poor candidate research and miscommunication during interviews. To each their own!<\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Our expert advice<\/strong>: to get the most out of their recruiting team, hiring managers need only follow 3 simple rules:<\/span>\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be responsive and decisive<\/span>;\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide detailed feedback without\u00a0delay<\/span>;\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be readily available to review applications and conduct interviews<\/span>.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>5 &#8211; <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194291670 BCX0\">Wait<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194291670 BCX0\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194291670 BCX0\">\u00a0for the ideal candidate<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it: perfect candidates don&#8217;t exist, and neither do perfect organizations. So why wait for them? You run the risk of disqualifying good candidates simply because they don&#8217;t perfectly fit the list of requirements, or because you want to see more candidates, just in case&#8230; without ever materializing your utopian hopes in the end.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69029404 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69029404 BCX0\"><strong>Our expert advice<\/strong>: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69029404 BCX0\">don&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69029404 BCX0\">\u00a0forget that the market is highly competitive and that candidates have a choice. If,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW69029404 BCX0\">in spite of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69029404 BCX0\">\u00a0everything, you wait to make an offer to an excellent candidate, be aware that you are sending out the message that he or she is not your first choice. Make sure you have regular communication to keep them interested despite the wait<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69029404 BCX0\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69029404 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW69029404 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>6 &#8211; <span class=\"TextRun SCXW91823837 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91823837 BCX0\">Thinking recruitment is a one-way street\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Candidate evaluation is a two-way street during an interview: you evaluate the candidates, but the candidates evaluate you in return. This is especially true in today&#8217;s job market, which favors candidates&#8230; So don&#8217;t hesitate to \u201csell\u201d your organization.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97342745 BCX0\"><strong>Our expert advice<\/strong>: the most successful hiring managers take the time to understand\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97342745 BCX0\">what&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97342745 BCX0\">\u00a0important to candidates and link it to their mission,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97342745 BCX0\">values<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97342745 BCX0\">\u00a0and organizational culture. In fact, they make the opportunity to work with them so attractive that candidates\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97342745 BCX0\">can&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97342745 BCX0\">\u00a0say no!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>7 &#8211; <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107683452 BCX0\">Hiring<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107683452 BCX0\">\u00a0based on fit\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>You can actually use this selection criterion if you understand that the \u201cfit\u201d is based on shared values, and not on shared experience or interests between the candidate and the employer. In short, don&#8217;t fall into the trap of recruiting only people who are alike or have the same areas of interest as you; by hiring different profiles, you&#8217;ll have a diverse team in terms of skills, experience and personalities.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263420935 BCX0\"><strong>Our expert advice<\/strong>: you need to go a step further and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263420935 BCX0\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263420935 BCX0\">\u00a0whether candidates fit the more fundamental elements of your organization&#8217;s culture. Get the cultural fit right.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263420935 BCX0\">Here&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263420935 BCX0\">\u00a0a quick rundown to help you make sense of it all:<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table border=\"2\"><caption>\u00a0<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127669804 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127669804 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">CULTURAL FIT IS<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127669804 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">\u2026<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW127669804 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264646466 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264646466 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\">CULTURAL FIT IS NOT&#8230;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264646466 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224128890 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224128890 BCX0\">A shared enthusiasm for an organization&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224128890 BCX0\">mission or purpose\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224128890 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241309161 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241309161 BCX0\">A common educational,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241309161 BCX0\">cultural<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241309161 BCX0\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241309161 BCX0\">professional background<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW241309161 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW163967715 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW163967715 BCX0\">A shared approach to work, together or individually<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW163967715 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW5855729 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5855729 BCX0\">A sense of comfort and familiarity with coworkers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW5855729 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245040362 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245040362 BCX0\">A mutual understanding of how to make decisions and assess risks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW245040362 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52250867 BCX0\">Shared hobbies or passions such as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52250867 BCX0\">table tennis<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52250867 BCX0\">\u00a0or craft beer<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/><br \/><strong>You now have everything you need to avoid these 7 mistakes and make successful hires. <\/strong><br \/><br \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>Happy recruiting!<\/h4>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all agree that the current job market is not making it easy to recruit talent. 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