Why do so many founders and business leaders act like recruitment is ‘easy’ and ‘anyone can do it’?
They’ll spend weeks debating product colors but want to “close candidates fast” without proper JD, budget clarity, or market benchmarking—then blame recruiters when the hire doesn’t work out.
If recruitment is so easy, why do most teams struggle to find and keep great talent?
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Why Do Founders Think Anyone Can Do Recruitment?
Founders are right—recruitment is easy; it just needs hustle
Recruitment isn’t easy; it requires expertise.
Many founders, especially first-time entrepreneurs, lack prior experience or expertise in hiring, leading to an underappreciation of the intricacies involved in building a high-performing team.
They may make common mistakes like rushing the hiring process, neglecting cultural fit, or failing to check references thoroughly, ultimately leading to suboptimal hiring decisions and high turnover rates.