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Most Common Dental Hiring Mistakes That Can Cost You A Fortune

Author: Priyanki Amroliwala
by Priyanki Amroliwala
Posted: Dec 09, 2022

In this column on healthcare recruiting, Priyanki Amroliwala- a healthcare recruiting expert, career guru, and coach will share the most common dental healthcare hiring mistakes that can put your practice into danger. She believes her experience will further guide you to make your dental and healthcare practice thrive.

"Practice would be easier and more fun if only we didn’t have to deal with the hiring process and keeping good employees"

Do you also feel the same when it comes to filling a vacant position? As I worked with several organizations and healthcare professionals, only a few can seamlessly handle the recruitment process. In a majority of processes, I have noticed that dentists choose the first candidate that walks through the door and eventually it becomes a "crisis hiring".

Here through this post, I will highlight the most common dental recruitment mistakes and what you can do to avoid them. So, let’s get down on the details…

Dental/Healthcare recruiting 101: What to do and what to avoid

#Recruitment Mistake 1: Only Recruit When Necessary

Dental/ healthcare are key operations of society that tend to grow with demand and time. However, just because you are not hiring currently doesn’t mean that you cannot keep the list of potential candidates for backup. In other words, it is better to hire someone you are confident about than a random person from nowhere.

#Recruitment Mistake 2: You are failing to provide a detailed job description

Yes, there are many dentists and healthcare professionals who consider a detailed job description waste of time. But in reality, it is a significant part of the hiring process that can help you to land some of the most qualified candidates for the role.

Use the job description to outline exactly what you are looking for. This will give a clear picture to candidates before they appear for the interview, including working hours, pay structure, benefits and necessary skills. So, they can analyze whether they are a great fit for the role or not.

#Recruitment Mistake 3: You are not reviewing your resume correctly

When you are going through a bunch of resumes, remember they are nothing more than a sales pitch.

There are many out there who exaggerate their qualification and skills which further makes it difficult to find the right fit. So, rather than getting wooed easily, search for red flags just like Healthcare Recruitment experts do. For instance, a dentist has listed down skills, responsibilities, and achievements but there is no reliable proof of previous employment then, you are dealing with a hopper. Look for the employment gap to ensure you are hiring for the long term.

#Recruitment Mistake 4: You don’t know what to ask

Are you planning to ask Yes and No types of questions? Well, it is not going to tell you much about candidates and characters. During the face-to-face interview, go with the open-end questions to give them a chance to provide a more detailed response. Don’t let someone impress you with the statement how they changed the practice system at their last but ask for details regarding the system.

#Recruitment Mistake 5: You are skipping the test part

Yes, it is making the process easier and early to finish but you can’t take applicants by their words. Before making your final decision, make applicants take the pre-employment tests. You can add both an assessment test and a personality test. Finally, you have conducted the background check for each candidate you are planning to hire.

Hiring the right employee is a challenging task, especially when you are new to this. Therefore, it is recommended to take professional help. Priyanki Amroliwala is a renowned name in the field of healthcare and dental recruitment, a professional who can aid you to find, analyze and hire the best candidates to fill the required process. Visit her profile to learn more about her.

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Priyanki Amroliwala · Talent Acquisition Leader in the Healthcare/Dentistry space! Recruitment Guru.

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