Hausmann Group January 31, 2019 1 min read

Episode 2.2: The Hunt for the Purple Squirrel

There are times when organizations try and pack a wide array of responsibilities and experience requirements into a job description for a vacant position. There can be significant drawbacks to this such as taking a long time to fill the position or overpaying for unnecessary education or experience. How can you assess an open position to make sure you're not looking for a 'purple squirrel'?

 

 

 

Read Mary Jo's blog post: Recruitment: The Pursuit of the Purple Squirrel
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