Forget why you’re doing this in the first place
The pressure is high. 70% of HR and talent pros feel like they can’t make a bad hire.
What makes you feel confident that you’ve made a good hire?
Honestly? We haven’t got a step-by-step solution for this one, or clever quick fixes. Because you’re the expert. You got into HR or talent acquisition to work with people. You’ve probably been doing it for a while, and know all the ins and outs of what could go wrong and where you stand to improve. At the end of the day, you need to do two things:
Maybe they smashed that one answer out of the park, or the hiring panel absolutely raved about how well-spoken they were. It could be a great reference, unique educational background, or just a gut feel. In uncertain economic times, hiring can feel make or break (especially when you’ve got hiring managers pinging you with constant requests for updates). Instead of pulling The Holiday -style hijinks and running away from your problems like Kate Winslet fleeing to Los Angeles, it’s time to refocus on why you’re doing this in the first place.
1. Work with people 2. Trust your process
Sometimes, you just have to take a chance. “I’ve hired people and thought they would be amazing, but they haven’t stuck around very long,” said Lauren. “But I see people that weren’t an obvious fit that we hired and they’ve absolutely thrived.”
If you’re feeling it – it’s time to go back to basics.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CANDIDATES
The fastest way to lose your candidates is to lose trust in yourself, and in your process.
“I’m constantly motivated by the diversity of the people I get to speak with and ultimately work with. I’m always learning, and there’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing someone thrive and grow after you’ve helped bring them on board.”
DECLAN PACKER, HEAD OF TALENT ACQUISITION AT NUMAN
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