Mistakes employers do when hiring

Employers frequently judge candidates on the basis of whether they like them rather than matching their strengths to the responsibilities of the position. [iStockphoto]

According to a survey by Robert Half, 62 per cent of professionals lose interest in a job if they don’t hear from employers in 2 weeks or 10 business days. The figure rises to 77 per cent if the status update takes up to 3 weeks.

Trusting the first impression