No one wants to hire the wrong person. The recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding of even one new employee is a time-intensive process every manager takes seriously.
3 Common Hiring Mistakes New Managers Should Avoid
If you’re looking for a way to clone yourself, stop.
July 04, 2018
Summary.
Hiring is hard — and it’s one of the most important parts of any business. In this piece, the author shares three typical pitfalls that managers find themselves succumbing to: First, they look for someone who’s identical to themselves. Second, they try to find someone to take on all the annoying things they don’t want to do. And finally, they look for candidates with skills they wish they had. The author then goes on to provide some helpful tips around how to overcome these obstacles and maximize your chances of making a successful hire.
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