According to a survey, personality clashes ties and poor skills sets are major reasons for recruitment failures. An overview of what not to do, and the strategy for successful hiring.
Apart from specific performance issues, close to a third of CFOs in a Robert Half Finance & Accounting survey cited a poor skills match as the leading issue in unsuccessful hires.
To the question “Aside from poor performance, which one of the following factors is most likely to lead to a failed hire?”, respondents said a mismatched skill set (29%), unclear performance expectations (23%) and personality conflicts (22%). Failure to fit into the corporate culture was also cited by 14% of CFOs contacted for the survey.
Be especially vigilant during the interview
Robert Half has a few tips for dealing with these common pitfalls.
First, know what you want when writing the job description. Instead of just recycling an old description, pay attention to your current needs and clearly state your expectations for the position to be filled, which will allow you to better pinpoint the qualities you want in the ideal candidate.
When assessing candidates, also keep in mind that soft skills such as the ability to adapt and aptitude for teamwork are as important as the functional requirements sought. The interview is a perfect time to check skills, as well as potential fit with the company, in order to ensure successful hiring.