Why dragging out the recruitment process is like a bad sitcom

Imagine a sitcom that's been on air so long, the characters have grandchildren but still can't figure out the coffee machine. That's your too-long recruitment process. Here’s why it’s as effective as a screen door on a submarine:

  1. Talent Fizzles Out: You want the crème de la crème, right? Well, top candidates are like hot concert tickets—they sell out fast. If your hiring process drags on, expect to find yourself with the 'leftovers' that couldn't even get past the first round of a reality TV singing contest.

  2. Mystery Isn’t Always Sexy: Keeping candidates in the dark for months is like stretching a bad joke far beyond its punchline. It doesn’t make the job more desirable, it just leaves everyone wondering if the punchline will ever come. Spoiler: it won’t.

  3. Your Reputation Takes a Hit: Word spreads faster than gossip in a soap opera. A lengthy hiring process tells the world your company moves slower than a snail on vacation. Not a great look when you're trying to attract the best and brightest.

  4. Interest Drops Faster Than Sitcom Ratings: The longer you take, the less interested candidates become. What started as a prime-time slot in their career plans quickly turns into a late-night infomercial that nobody really wants to watch.

So, keep it short and sweet. After all, everyone loves a good miniseries—concise, thrilling, and memorable! Don’t let your recruitment process become that never-ending show that everyone loves to hate.


Author: Olga Rullo
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