We all want to find the best candidates for our team, but being a perfectionist when it comes to hiring can get you in trouble in today’s competitive job market. Hundreds of other businesses are competing for that perfect candidate, which is why some companies are deciding that the quest for perfection might be more trouble than it’s worth.
Common sense dictates that you’ll have a much easier time finding average to above average candidates than you will finding the absolute perfect person. Empty positions can cost a company a lot of money over time, too. Let’s say you’re trying to fill a sales position with an A-level talent. If it takes you six months to find that person, you’re missing out on six months of sales that a B-level talent could have gotten you had you been less picky. Keep in mind that no matter who you hire, you can always train them up. A B-level talent can be made into an A-level one if you train them well and give them good constructive feedback. This strategy is a great way to build a team that works together and grows better over time.
Read the full article here: The Hiring Mistake That’s Costing You Money, Time, & Talent
