
Rarely does love at first sight last. Similarly, the instant (well, two-minute) decision to employ a new recruit is likely to end in disaster for all parties.
The “long courtship” and “trial by assessment” approach for new graduate positions works better: it doesn’t necessarily guarantee longevity but it does give both sides a better idea of how this relationship may work out in the longer term. Recruitment is an expensive exercise, not just in terms of recruitment fess but in terms of your time involved in the process, the learning curve for the newbie, and the general disruption everyone goes through when a new team member arrives. The lesson? Get it right from the start. Likewise, if it’s clearly not working, a swift exit for all parties works much, much better.Share this story