Ready to speed up your hiring process?

Is your hiring process moving like molasses? Here’s your quick guide to streamlining without sacrificing quality.

Keep these essential steps:

• Initial phone screen (15 minutes max)

• One core skills assessment

• Single panel interview with key stakeholders

• Reference check with most recent supervisor

Cut or streamline these steps:

• Multiple rounds of similar interviews

• Lengthy applications that duplicate resume info

• Waiting for all candidates before scheduling the next steps

• Getting everyone’s feedback before moving forward

Quick-fix tips:

• Block out interview times in advance

• Use a scheduling tool for candidate coordination

• Set a 24-hour deadline for interview feedback

• Have a simple scorecard ready for quick evaluations

Remember: Every extra day in your hiring process risks losing great candidates to other offers.