When companies struggle to hire engineers, it’s rarely due to a lack of talent — it’s usually because of avoidable mistakes in the hiring process. After working closely with engineering recruitment, here are the five most common mistakes we see every week (and how you can avoid them).
📌 Mistake: Job postings filled with buzzwords but lacking role-specific requirements. 🔑 Fix: Be crystal clear about required technical skills, tools, and experience levels. A precise JD attracts the right candidates and saves hours of screening.
📌 Mistake: Selecting candidates purely on technical ability. 🔑 Fix: Evaluate collaboration, adaptability, and communication. A brilliant engineer who can’t work with your team will slow projects down.
📌 Mistake: Assuming a CV tells the full story. 🔑 Fix: Use practical assessments or pre-recorded video interviews. They provide real insight into problem-solving skills, clarity of thought, and confidence.
📌 Mistake: Taking too long to respond to applicants. 🔑 Fix: Move fast. Engineers are in high demand — if you don’t act quickly, top candidates are gone within days (sometimes hours).
📌 Mistake: Relying on gut feeling instead of a system. 🔑 Fix: Create a shortlist framework — Tier 1 (immediate fit), Tier 2 (potential fit), Tier 3 (future reference). This keeps decisions clear and bias-free.
Hiring the right engineer isn’t about luck. It’s about following a clear, structured process that filters quickly, evaluates deeply, and moves fast. Avoid these five mistakes, and you’ll find the right engineer — not by chance, but by design.
At Altariya Global Connect, we’ve built our process around this principle, helping companies hire engineers faster and smarter — with pre-recorded video interviews and same-day shortlists.
