Common Hiring Mistakes New Business Owners Make — And How to Avoid Them
NewsData.io · United States · Aug 24, 2026
A New York Post advisory piece, produced in partnership with ZipRecruiter, outlines recurring hiring errors among first-time business owners: over-relying on 'vibe-based' interviews, writing bloated job descriptions, and stalling the decision process. Key data points include 72% of employers now practicing skills-based hiring over credential screening, and 49% of job seekers expecting employer contact within three days of applying. The piece also flags that 66% of job seekers now use AI tools in their search, with a quarter using generative AI to draft or edit resumes entirely.
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