Last man standing: Old-fashioned techniques companies use to hire employees

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Many young applicants are left jobless not because there are no job opportunities, but because most companies employ old-fashioned techniques in hiring, making it hard for the applicants to ace an interview or negotiate an acceptable job offer.

Management consulting firms, from McKinsey & Company to Bertrand Management Group, are seeking ways to help other companies innovate their recruitment processes. In this day and age, outdated processes are becoming less effective, and companies must adapt to the changing times. Below are some old-fashioned techniques in hiring that some companies still employ to this day:

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1. Physiological stereotypes

There are studies that found that attractive people are more likely to get employed and earn more than their less attractive counterparts.

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2. Job offers that discourage applicants

Most applicants, even the young and inexperienced, can tell whether a company is good or not based on the job offer. Companies must be more willing to negotiate with their young applicants a reasonable job offer, as fresh minds are needed to bring in new and more compelling ideas into the company.

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3. Long application process

While it is understandable that the recruitment process takes time, it does not mean that most people are willing to wait. Most of the time, companies are left to hire the most complacent applicants who have waited the longest time to get hired. While patience is an admirable trait in an employee, some companies end up losing the best ones. In addition, a long recruitment process is actually a waste of time and resources for both the employee and employer. Time wasted for recruitment could have been used to train the employee at work.

Bertrand Management Group is a management consulting company dedicated to providing companies with efficient and effective solutions in helping their businesses grow. This Facebook page offers more resources on recruitment, coaching skills management, leadership, operational changes, and many more.