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Eliminate obstacles of traditional hiring

Eliminate obstacles of traditional hiring

From the course: Interviewing a Job Candidate for Recruiters

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Eliminate obstacles of traditional hiring

- Have you ever extended an offer only to learn that your candidate had already accepted another offer? You keep explaining to your hiring authorities that time kills deals. But until they've lost several great candidates, it's often difficult to encourage them to streamline the hiring process. In this candidate-driven market, you must eliminate obstacles that slow down the hiring process. First, eliminate obstacles that you may be creating. It's easy to blame everyone else, but first be honest about obstacles that you may be creating. Have you ever tried to call your office at night? After someone is asked to spell your name or listen to more than one message, they will hang up. Providing your cell phone to potential hires can eliminate this obstacle. If you post positions, have you ever tried to apply? Job postings only attract the 15% of the talent pool who are conducting an active search and can take an excess of an…

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