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Why are Today’s Employers so Bad at Hiring?
A few straightforward ways to improve hiring practices for a better applicant experience
I’ve recently re-entered the jobseeker’s market after six years on the lam and though I’m older and wiser and slightly less hire-able, I’ve managed to secure an amazing new position (more on that soon!). Before I forget the pain of the hiring process I wanted to capture a few obvious things that employers really should be doing as they look to hire the best of the best. As it turns out, a lot of businesses are terrible at hiring in 2019 and the obvious bears repeating! Here’s how to be better.
Step 1: Get the job posting right
The first step for any job seeker, other than getting in touch with close contacts who might have something available for them, is to scour the job boards. When a job is listed well, it stands out. Though few company listings check all these boxes the fruit of improvement here is pretty low hanging.
- Post the salary range: In my recent job-seeking experience when a salary range was not posted with the job description both the employer and…
