Hiring the Inexperienced Could Be Your HR's Secret Weapon

Hiring the inexperienced is a risk but you know what, they can be your good asset in the company or we can call them your secret weapon.

Finding the right talent these days can feel like trying to catch a shooting star. It's not easy to do strategic human resource management especially when it comes to selecting the perfect fit, experience often takes center stage in the decision-making process. But what if I told you that hiring someone without experience during employee recruitment and selection could be one of the smartest moves you make as an HR professional? 

Don't pass up on inexperienced candidates if you're not ready for a breath of fresh air at your workplace. They may not have years of industry know-how under their belt, but they bring a fresh perspective that's as crisp as a newly opened book. Imagine the innovative ideas and untapped creativity they could bring to the table.

Some of them are not good in job interviews maybe because they're nervous or afraid to mistakenly pronounce every word and fail to get hired but we cannot immediately judge a candidate just because of the way of speaking and not yet seeing how he can do the job.

If you're not prepared for someone hungry to learn, then steer clear of those fresh faces. Like eager little sponges, they soak up knowledge and information like it's their favorite treat. Their enthusiasm for soaking up new skills and experiences can inject a contagious energy into your team.

Don't hire them if you're not ready for a blank canvas waiting to be painted. Think of them as the ultimate "tabula rasa," or blank slate, ready to absorb your company's values and culture with open arms. With no preconceived notions or old habits to break, they're like clay waiting to be molded into the perfect fit for your organization.

And don't expect perfection if you're not prepared for a few bumps in the road. They can surely make mistakes along the way, but isn't that how we all learn and grow? The best lessons often come from stumbling and picking ourselves back up again.

If you're not willing to take a chance, then inexperienced hires might not be for you. It's a risk, no doubt about it. But think of it as an opportunity to be someone's guiding star, to give them their first taste of the working world. After all, we all started somewhere, didn't we? And who knows where these budding talents could end up with a little nurturing and support?

Before we became experts and professionals, we were all beginners once. So, if you spot that spark of determination and positive attitude in a newbie, why not take a chance? 

After all, with the right training and encouragement, who knows how far they could soar? 

However, these insights do not apply to all beginners. People are different in their own way. As an HR, it’s all on your guts and judgment. Know your people well.