5 Hiring Mistakes Employers Make in 2025—and How to Avoid Them
Posted on July 7, 2025
We are over half way through 2025 and the job market trends are clear: we are firmly planted in an employer’s market. So what does that mean for employers? It means the candidate pool is more saturated than we’ve seen in years—making it a prime time to hire. But don’t be fooled: a deep talent pool doesn’t always mean smooth sailing. At Entech, we’ve seen firsthand how some common missteps are costing companies time, money, and top talent.
Mistake #1: Waiting Too Long to Make an Offer
Just because there are more people looking for jobs does not mean those quality candidates are not getting snatched up by the competition. In an employer’s market, we see the Paradox of Choice rearing its ugly head. Employers often feel they have a never ending line of quality candidates. We hear things like “We’re seeing lots of candidates right now, so let’s hold out for the perfect one”. While we think it is crucial to find a really quality fit for your team, the truth is you can never judge with 100% certainty that a candidate will be perfect from vetting and interviews. And while employers hold off on those candidates they had a good feeling about to make sure something better isn’t around the corner, that candidate may end up accepting an offer elsewhere. Think of it like Tinder: you can keep swiping right, but you’ll never find a match unless you take the leap. At Entech, we are here to help advise you on those perfect matches. Let us be your trusted partner to help set clear decision making timelines, thoroughly pre-screen candidates, and help guide you with confidence out of decision paralysis.
Mistake #2: Offering Below-Market Compensation
Many employers believe because the candidate pool is high they can have an easier time attracting talent with lower compensation. At Entech, our goal is to create long lasting partnerships, not short-lived employment flings. By not staying competitive with your compensation package, you lower your odds of attracting quality candidates, and if a match is made you lower your odds of maintaining that valuable employee. It is important to maintain the image of your employer brand and retain quality candidates, even when in an employer market. With experience hiring in a variety of fields, our team of recruiters is very well versed on what the going compensation rate is for each job. When you work with Entech you can be sure you are creating an offer package that is fair and qualified to best increase your chances of successful matches with low turnover rates.
Mistake #3: Overlooking Culture Fit
It is crucial to find candidates that have the skill sets necessary for your field of work. But while technical qualifications are important, culture fit is just as critical. We often see employers getting so lost in the weeds of very specific resume criteria that they overlook the fact that a candidate’s personality is not going to mesh well with the culture you’ve created. Again, our goal is long lasting partnerships. If a candidate looks good on paper but has a personality that will be off putting to the team members you already have on staff, that can be detrimental both to your new hire and to your existing team. Sometimes the best fit is the unexpected one, not based on a resume but based on the potential of the candidate. Our team of recruiters can help you strike the balance of finding what technical skills are deal breakers and what personality is going to best mesh with your team. We can help assess behavioral qualities through interview questions. We also offer various hiring models such as temp-to-direct which allows employers to “try before you buy” and ensure a good culture fit.
Mistake #4: Relying Only on Internal HR or Job Boards
With so many candidates out there, employers in the current market often think posting a job on Indeed and utilizing their internal HR is enough to make a match. Don’t rely solely on job boards and internal HR. While platforms like Indeed may seem like enough, they barely scratch the surface of your potential candidate pool—and can drown you in unqualified applicants. Entech is the local leader in specialized staffing solutions. We have been lowering the unemployment rate one job at a time in the Metro Detroit and Mid Michigan areas for over 30 years. Let us be your trusted partner to find that perfect match, and save time and money while you are doing it.
Mistake #5: Failing to Communicate During the Hiring Process
With so many candidates coming in while you have a business to run, it can be easy to fall into not communicating during the hiring process. While a candidate may have been of great interest to you, if significant amounts of time have gone by without communication through the hiring process candidates can quickly feel undesired and move on. It is important not to get overwhelmed and lose engagement. To combat this mistake, create an internal structured follow up process, with regular intervals for checking in and moving to the next step. If you opt to work with an Entech recruiter, we’ll keep top candidates engaged on your behalf.
Bottom line: Don’t get complacent. Just because more candidates are out there doesn’t mean they’ll choose you. Hiring is an art—and in 2025, it’s one worth mastering. For expert support at every step, call Entech at (248) 528-1444 or email us at recruitinggroup@teamentech.com. Let us help you make the right hire, right now.
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