HR professionals and hiring managers are under constant pressure to find the right candidates for their positions. In such a critical process, it is easy to make common mistakes.

Carrie Mesrobian, from Rasmussen University, was able to speak with business leaders and hiring professionals on what some common mistakes are and how to avoid them in the future.

Check out element #3 that features our CEO, Jim Sullivan, on what he has to say about the necessity of not skipping over reference checks. Not conducting reference checks can result in hiring candidates who aren’t a good fit for the organization. References can be a very good way to get a sense of a candidate’s work style.

Check out the full article here: HR Pros Share 6 Common Hiring Mistakes to Avoid