Process is Key. The recruiting process is the first thing a prospective hire will experience about your organization. If their first impression is negative, you are behind the 8 ball already
Recruiting is a two-way street. If you are focused on interrogating candidates instead of selling the opportunity, you’ll be missing the boat. Candidates need to be qualified AND interested.
Not all recruiting markets are alike. Market supply and demand metrics are out of your control, but they can never be ignored.
Communication is critical. A process without feedback goes nowhere.
Time kills all deals. Make your move when you are ready, but if you take too long, interest wavers.
Be careful about financial expectations. No one likes last minute surprises.
Always assume that each and every candidate you interview is interviewing elsewhere-just as they should assume you are interviewing other candidates.