By Doug Munro
I came across a job posting recently that highlighted the chasm between expectations and reality in many small and mid-sized companies when it comes to recruiting. I’ve edited a bit for space, omitted some of the usual requirements – excellent communications skills, etc. – and added a few observations. I will not share the company name to protect the innocent (?), but it is a common issue. The role is billed as Recruiting Manager/Recruiter hybrid for a federal contractor and the opening lines paint a nice enough picture, but the duties, hours, and potential heartbreaks keep building up. 
