25/08/2015
This is largely dictated by the accuracy of the job profile. If the profile is vague, the chances of being successful are as good as ‘a shot in the dark’.
By: Rita Lally
When we refer to recruitment, we seek to attract talent from a pool of people from which candidates for jobs can be chosen. A top priority is to ensure that the right calibre of person is appointed, and this is largely dictated by the accuracy of the job profile. If the profile is vague, the chances of being successful are as good as ‘a shot in the dark’.
The amount of time and effort in the recruitment process can add up significantly and if quantified, generally proves to be an extremely costly exercise. If the initial appointment does not work out – the costs can be as much as 10% of annual salary taking into account Companies refer to their resources as ‘assets’ and getting a ‘return on investment’.