Streamlining Your Hiring Process

Aug 4, 2023

Daniel Hale

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    Losing out on potential candidates during the hiring process despite streamlining interviews has become a common concern for many tech companies. It’s crucial to optimise your approach to ensure you attract and secure the best talent available.

    The number of interviews is often a topic of discussion, but the real game-changer lies in the time-to-hire. I’ll use the below example to explain:

    Company A decided to reduce their number of interviews to just 2, but unfortunately, their time-to-hire extended to 3 weeks.

    On the other hand, Company B also streamlined their process but in a different way. They conducted 4 interviews, each lasting 45 minutes, and managed to make an offer within just 10 days.

    The result? Company B experienced significantly fewer candidate dropouts compared to Company A.

    The key takeaway is this: more interviews with shorter timescales can work wonders for attracting salespeople. However, the common factor that impacts success is the time it takes to complete the hiring process.

    Keeping your hiring process efficient and timely, ideally within 2 weeks, is crucial for several reasons:

    1. Candidate investment: A thorough interview process tends to make candidates feel more invested in the opportunity, reducing the likelihood of dropouts.

    2. Quality assessment: With more interview rounds, both you and the candidate have more time to qualify the role and each other, ensuring a better fit for the long term.

    3. Organisational impression: An organised and swift hiring process reflects positively on your company, leaving a strong impression on potential hires.

    So, if you find yourself continually missing out on high-quality candidates during the offer stage, it’s time to reassess your hiring process. Focus on optimising your time-to-hire to attract and secure the best talent for your team.

     

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