Recruiting Woes

Recruiting WoesRecruiting WoesRECRUITING WOESHiring Process HurdlesWhat aspect of the hiring process do you find most difficult?35% Generating interest from qualified candidates20% Asking the right interview questions19% Developing compensation packages and negotiating salaries13% Reviewing application materials12% Creating job descriptionsCities with the most managers who say generating interest is the top challenge1 Indianapolis, Nashville (46%)2 Cleveland, Sacramento (45%)3 Minneapolis (44%)4 Chicago (43%)5 Cincinnati (39%)Job Description DilemmasWhats the greatest challenge when developing job descriptions for open positions at your company?29% Identifying essential vs. nice-to-have qualifications24% Identifying the necessary interpersonal and soft skills20% Accurately describing job duties16% Describing the company in a compelling way11% Determining the appropriate job titleOffer RejectionsWhats the most common reason candidates turn down a job offer from your company?30% Compen sation and benefits are lower than expected30% Accepted another job offer or counteroffer13% Limited opportunities for career growth or advancement12% Poor fit with the job description8% Poor fit with the corporate culture7% Limited employee perksBad HiresAside from poor performance, whats most likely to lead to a failed hire?30% Mismatched skill set26% Unclear performance expectations23% Personality conflicts21% Failure to fit into the corporate culture