by Ben Hess, Managing Director, ThirdPool Recruiting
When hanging a picture frame, it’s tempting to use the handle of a screwdriver as a hammer.
There’s a tension between keeping the project moving and making the extra effort to find and use the right tool for the job.
The same is true for recruiting.
The natural urgency of hiring pulls us toward getting the job done with whatever tools we have handy.
This works when you need to make one hire, but frustration mounts and productivity decreases when hiring volume increases.
When you’re evaluating new tools, ask yourself:
Where am I most frustrated with the recruiting process?
Where is my productivity suffering because I’m spending too much time on certain tasks?
Where in the process is my personal touch most needed to get the job done?
The answers to these questions will point you to places where your recruiting stack needs to be upgraded.
