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What Happened to the Hiring Manager?
Since when did a computer decide who is qualified and who isn’t? I remember a time when hiring managers could help make that choice or at least get a word in edgewise on the decision. We have become so dependent on other people and machines that the hiring manager seems to have all but left the process. I am sure you know why the hiring manager is important but do they? If they do then you need to capitalize on this and if they do not then you have some explaining to do. In any case your success rests on the synergy between the hiring manager and the candidate, what they are looking for, and why it is important in so many different areas that contribute to the success of the company. The hiring manager is one of the greatest assets, and if you become more engaged with them then it just makes your job as a recruiter or HR manager a whole lot easier.
Collaboration with hiring managers can be inconvenient and in some cases down right unpleasant but it could be that you are witnessing the residual effects of neglect. Maybe it is retaliation for what they might feel is ignorance or futility. Whatever the reasons are you have the ability to change this and let me tell you right now it is not going to be easy. The goal in reinstituting the hiring manager into the hiring process has three benefits, they are now important in the process (which they should be), they have more control over success in their department through selection, and their professional decision has value (which it should have). Be proactive with your hiring managers and get them involved in creating a profile that is based on their knowledge and advice, educate them on current branding initiatives, and creative ideas. You will see greater retention, higher productivity, and if you’re a recruiter higher placements.
I am not saying that technology in the selection process is bad but it should not replace the value of human decision.
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