The interview process makes or breaks your ability to hire top talent. Too many interviews and drawn out decision-making drives away quality candidates. But move too fast and you risk bad hires.
Walk this tightrope successfully by following these inside tips:
• Set SLAs for each interview stage and stick to them. Don’t leave candidates hanging.
• Limit interviews to 2-3 unless it’s an executive role. More becomes redundant.
• Share candidate background between interviews to avoid repetition.
• Outline the full process and timeframe upfront so candidates know what to expect.
• Involve hiring managers early for critical assessments of culture/team fit.
• Close with a case study or presentation to evaluate skills in action.
• Make decisions quickly and communicate next steps ASAP.
• Gather structured, scored feedback from all interviewers to prevent bias.
The right interview approach saves time, impresses candidates, and surfaces the best hires for your team.
What strategies have you found effective?
What pitfalls have you encountered?
I’d love to hear your top tips!
