Advice of the Day: Candidate Selection

EMPLOYERS: Avoid hiring unlucky people by immediately tossing half the CVs into the bin.

The advice given is not good and is not a fair or ethical hiring practice. Making hiring decisions based on luck or arbitrarily discarding half of the CVs without proper evaluation can lead to discriminatory practices and is likely to result in missing out on potentially qualified and capable candidates.

Good hiring practices should focus on evaluating candidates based on their skills, qualifications, experience, and suitability for the job. It’s important to have a fair and unbiased hiring process that considers each candidate’s merits and abilities rather than relying on arbitrary methods.

Employers should adopt a structured and systematic approach to review all CVs or applications, conduct interviews, and assess candidates based on objective criteria related to the job requirements. This way, they can make well-informed decisions that benefit both the company and the candidates. Avoiding discrimination and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace is crucial for building a successful and productive team.

However, if you believe in luck ……!

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