Kildare: 
The cost of getting it wrong
Part Three: Over the last two days, we’ve explored several key areas to identify and improve your interview and hiring processes. In this last instalment, we will look at the cost of getting it wrong and how Clark Recruitment can support your business.
THE COST OF GETTING IT WRONG
A poor hire doesn’t only mean repeating the recruitment process.
It can affect:
Productivity | Management Time | Team Morale | Customer Service | Training Costs | Recruitment Costs | Employer Brand.
The more senior or business-critical the appointment, the greater the potential impact.
A robust selection process doesn’t guarantee every appointment will succeed – but it can significantly improve the quality and consistency of hiring decisions.
HOW CLARK CAN SUPPORT YOU
Recruitment doesn’t stop when we send you a CV.
Clark can work with our clients throughout the selection process, including:
· Interview Process Design
· Helping establish appropriate stages, assessment criteria and interview structures.
· Interview Question Development
· Developing competency and role-specific questions aligned with the position.
· Candidate Assessment
· Supporting objective evaluation of experience, competencies and suitability.
· Psychometric Assessment
· Providing additional insight where appropriate as part of a broader selection process.
· Salary & Market Intelligence
· Helping employers understand candidate expectations and market conditions.
· Permanent Recruitment
· Supporting your team from initial briefing through interview, offer and onboarding.
· Executive Recruitment
· Providing structured assessment and selection support for senior and leadership appointments
ONE FINAL QUESTION
Your managers may be trained to manage people. But have they ever been trained to hire them?
A relatively small investment in better interviewing can lead to better hiring decisions, a stronger candidate experience and greater consistency across your organisation.
Speak to your Clark recruiter about reviewing your current interview and selection process.
Clark – Recruitment. Redefined.
*(Clark Salary Guide 2026 and Clark Workforce Planning Insights 2026)
This guide is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Employers should ensure their recruitment and selection practices comply with applicable Irish employment and equality legislation.
