Recruiting new staff members is a complex process that requires much time and effort. Besides, you cannot afford to hire the wrong candidate for the job — it would mean starting all over again in just a short span and losing a lot of money in the process.The U.S. Department of Labor reveals that hiring the wrong person can cost you 30%of an employee’s annual remuneration the number only goes only goes up for senior-level employees. Plus, it’s not only about hiring a new candidate but also about how to retain the old ones.

However, companies often hire reactively without any strategic recruitment plan post openings without a clear job description or keep posting jobs in the same old spot.

These are all common hiring mistakes organizations make. So how can you avoid repeating them and improve your hiring process?

1.Lacking a structured hiring process

2.Not attracting the right candidate

3.Avoiding candidate feedback

4.Posting jobs in the same old spots

5.Making decisions based on gut feeling

6.Making the whole process last longer than necessary

7.Failing to engage with candidates

8.Not involving other staff members