*Missing The Boat

It’s rough waters out there. The current job market has many employers struggling to find qualified candidates to fill open positions *based on the organization’s job requirements.

(Emphasis on the *asterisk.)

It’s this footnote, that clarifier–the little ( * ) – that I believe can prevent an organization from finding their Ideal Candidate in a sea of resumes.

It all begins with the traditional process of developing a job description and the checklist that typically requires a four-year undergraduate degree. From my 30+ years of experience, I can tell you that this list doesn’t always produce the best and the brightest candidates.