Recruitment is much like speed-dating. You meet someone briefly, try to make small talk over a table, and find what you can about them in a short period of time based on what they tell you about their background. This first impression causes you to either agree to meet with them again or do some more checking before considering the impact they may have as a permanent part of the scenery. The major difference here is that the decision to bring a new person on board as part of a recruitment strategy can be a costly one if the candidate is a poor fit for the company. Read more..