The Hiring Mismatch

March 9th, 2023.

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If your team appears to be putting in the effort, but consistently misses deadlines or fails to understand their roles and responsibilities, it could be a sign of hiring mismatches. Although these hires may have seemed like a good match initially, they may lack the necessary skills and personality traits required for the job.

Considering that mismatches are a leading cause of bad hires, it's a conversation that should be had.

In Today’s Edition

• The Hiring Mismatch

• The New Rules of Hiring Right in 2023

• Something Better than Team Meetings?

• It's Good Business to Hire Women Over Men

The Hiring Mismatch

Companies invest a lot of money, time, and energy into their hiring process, hoping to find the perfect match for their open job opportunities. Unfortunately, this is not always the case as they often end up realizing that they have hired a mismatch.

This is not only frustrating for the company but also costly, as they may have to repeat the hiring process, retrain or even fire the employee. So how can you as a leader avoid all of this drama from the very start?

1. Align your expectations

One of the common reasons why hiring mismatches occur is a misalignment of expectations between the company and the employee. This could be due to unclear job descriptions, unrealistic expectations, or miscommunication during the hiring process. To avoid this, companies should ensure that they provide clear and detailed job descriptions that include expectations and responsibilities for the role.

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2. Start looking beyond the resume

While a candidate's resume is important, it's not the only factor to consider. Companies should also evaluate the candidate's soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. They should also consider the candidate's cultural fit with the company's values and work environment.

3. Don’t Rush the Hiring Process

Rushing the hiring process can also lead to hiring mismatches. This could be due to pressure to fill the position quickly or simply a lack of planning. Companies should ensure that they have a well-planned hiring process that allows enough time for screening, interviewing, and thorough candidate assessment

4. Team up with a recruitment agency

At CareerBuddy we specialize in talent matching and can help your company find the right candidates for your open positions. We have a vast network of qualified candidates, and our screening process is thorough, saving your company time and resources.

What then do you do if you have already hired a mismatch?

When a company realizes that they have hired a mismatch, they may wonder whether to fire, retrain or reassign such an employee. This decision should be made based on the severity of the situation and the employee's potential to improve. If the employee is not a good fit for the job, it may be best to let them go. However, if the employee shows potential and is willing to improve, your company may consider retraining them or reassigning them to a different role that aligns with their skills and strengths.

If you're struggling to find the right candidates for your open job opportunities, consider working with CareerBuddy. We specialize in talent matching and have a proven track record of success in placing candidates in both technical and non-technical roles. Our candidate retention rate of 90.3% is a testament to our ability to find the best people that will excel in a startup.

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The New Rules of Hiring Right in 2023

Attracting top talent is one thing, but being able to identify and select the best candidates from a pool of applicants requires a different skill set. Our team conducted a thorough case study on two African startups, Sabi and Remotepass, and documented our findings, along with valuable recruitment insights, in a FREE guide on how to consistently hire top talent.

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FROM THE LEADER’S LIBRARY

It's Good Business to Hire Women Over Men

Entrepreneurship is all about finding innovative solutions to problems, and one of the most pressing problems facing businesses today is the underrepresentation of women in the workplace.

Recent studies have suggested that hiring more women than men is not only the right thing to do from a moral standpoint, but also makes good business sense. By diversifying their workforce and bringing in fresh perspectives, companies can boost innovation and creativity, improve decision-making, and enhance their overall performance.

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ABOUT CAREERBUDDY

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At CareerBuddy, we make hiring seamless for fast-growing companies, we pride ourselves on knowing the best people that will excel in a Startup. With a candidate retention rate of 90.3%, it is safe to say “we are the best in the game for Startup hiring in Africa”.

We have worked with our partners to hire both for Technical and Non-Technical roles, we have also helped them with expansion in Africa. Some of our clients include Bamboo Invest, Helium Health, Cassbana, Cadana, Fincra, CrowdForce, Casava, TeamApt, Sabi, etc.

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