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Dealing with recruitment 

problems

Every experienced HR professional who is respon-

sible for recruitment and selection will occasionally 

come across a vacancy that is particularly difficult 

to  fill.  In  this  situation  any  compromise  that  in-

volves  appointing  someone  who  does  not  meet  

the specification must be avoided. To deal with the 

problem  constructively  it  is  necessary  to  take  the 

following actions:

 

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Ensure that all the possible sources of 

candidates have been used.

 

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Consider any ways in which the 

advertisement or website entry could be 

made more attractive.

 

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Check that the person specification is 

realistic – that the requirements have not 

been overstated.

 

●

Consider whether it might be necessary to 

improve the package offered to candidates – 

check market rates to ensure that the level of 

pay and benefits are competitive.

 

●

In discussion with the line manager, examine 

the possibility of reshaping the role to 

increase its attractiveness.

 

●

If the worse comes to the worst, discuss with 

the manager alternative ways of carrying out 

the work with existing staff.

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