Much is written to help job-seekers (study the job market, tailor your resume to the job you want, show up early for the interview, follow up with a thank you note, etc). It’s good to discuss the other side of the issue, too.

I’d suggest that another way to fail at hiring, especially given the advice job seekers receive, is to be unclear what the need is that the job is going to fulfill. A savvy applicant is going to tailor their resume to highlight the skills and experience you list in the job description; however, if they don’t have a clear picture of what role they’d be fulfilling, they may leave off key attributes, and you might miss out on someone who could add needed value to your team.

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