If your interview process is slow, you will lose INCREDIBLE talent. It’s just the reality in the market.
Fantastic Talent are currently being snapped up by clients that move quicker than YOU. I get it. You need to ensure the Talent that you hire ticks ALL of the boxes before you spend money on wages.💰
Guess what? Someone else will move faster, smarter and secure the Talent that you have your eye on.
So, what’s the best way to speed up the interview process?
🎯 Confirm the salary & availability of the Talent first—is this within your budget?
🎯 Don’t muck around hoping to negotiate a salary post all interviews—this won’t happen.
🎯 Introduce the Talent to key stakeholders (manager, colleagues) in the 1st interview.
🎯 Book 2nd interview the same week as 1st interview—who else should Talent meet with? Book them in!
🎯 Ask for references to be done once you have completed the 2nd interview.
🎯 Mini task that needs to be completed? Get this sent out and completed within 24hrs.
The best candidates aren’t sitting around waiting. They’re in high demand, often juggling multiple interviews and offers. If your hiring process is dragging—whether it’s delays in feedback, too many interview rounds, or waiting on internal approvals—you’re unintentionally pushing great talent straight into the arms of your competitors.
🚨 If you’re not moving fast, someone else is. Companies that know what they want (and act on it quickly) are snapping up the strongest candidates, so don’t miss out of a fantastic hire by being stuck in the mud—you will drown in it!
You got this! 🚀
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