Be Clear In Communicating Those Needs

"Reevaluate your job descriptions with each hire," Clem advised in a recent webinar. A job may have changed over time with a shift in roles and responsibilities, "especially if your previous employee has been in that role for a while."

Businesses must have well-written job descriptions containing primary responsibilities and indicating what level of expertise is needed to the roles, she adds. "This … can make or break an applicant's desire" to apply for a job, so "you don't want to make a candidate who doesn't meet all of the requirements listed and think about what's essential versus what's nice to have."