Looking for new talent isn’t cheap. If you’re not careful, you can easily spend more than you can afford in seeking for the perfect candidate. Also, even if the cost isn’t the issue, the amount of time you invest in seeking a new hire can seriously detract from the time you need to dedicate to your business.
If done right, however, you can not only find the candidate you’re seeking, but you can also save money while doing so. You can focus your time and resources to other, more pressing matters.
If you’re looking into hiring a new employee, here are a few costly mistakes that YEC members and I have done in the past that you should avoid in the future.