Why You Can’t Make Good Hiring Decisions in 90 Seconds

The Growing your Team Podcast: Episode 276

When you’re overwhelmed, behind on deadlines, and desperate for help, it’s tempting to find ways to shorten the time it takes to make good hiring decisions. But skipping the right steps in the hiring process can cost you more time, money, and energy than you ever expected.

One area where people try to find shortcuts is with interviews. They are looking for ways to reduce the time spent with each candidate, allowing them to return to their other responsibilities. Due to this, they grasp on to advice that says you can make hiring decisions in the first 90 seconds of an interview.

Can you, and should you, make hiring decisions that quickly? No.

In this episode, we’ll break down the reasons why making such quick decisions can backfire. You’ll also learn how to strike a balance between the urgency of filling a role and the diligence needed to hire the right person for your team.

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Related Episodes:

Ep189 – When to Send Rejection Emails During the Interview Process

Ep241 – What’s the Best Interview Format: Video, Phone, or In-Person?

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