Sophie Heaviside argues that recruiting is a bit like dating. And with modern dating you usually make a judgement fairly quickly based on looks (by swiping left or right). Imagine if you recruited based on appearance alone? Sophie takes a light hearted look at what you’d be missing.
Good HR professionals know that candidates are human beings who need to be kept informed and treated like humans rather than a number or a commodity. Sophie Heaviside argues this creates a great impression of the employer too.