Slower market or not, the best candidates don’t wait. They’re still moving quickly — and if your interview process drags, you risk losing them to other opportunities.
We see this across industries all the time. The good news? A few small changes can keep strong candidates engaged and help you secure the talent you need.
Where Hiring Processes Break Down
It’s not always obvious where the slowdown happens. Some of the most common sticking points include:
- Too many interview rounds. Multiple perspectives matter, but too many steps drag out decisions.
- Delays in feedback. When days pass without updates, candidates assume the role isn’t moving forward.
- Scheduling hurdles. Overlooking candidate availability can signal their time isn’t valued.
These aren’t just inconveniences. They raise costs, leave teams short-staffed, and frustrate candidates who might otherwise be a great fit.
The Cost of Losing Candidates
When a good candidate walks away, it doesn’t just set you back—it hits your business on multiple fronts:
- Money down the drain. Posting the job again, screening more resumes, and running another round of interviews all cost time and dollars.
- Bad hires. The longer a role stays open, the more tempting it gets to hire “someone who can fog a mirror.” That usually means more turnover down the road.
- Word gets around. Workers talk. If your process feels slow or disorganized, it can hurt your reputation and make it harder to bring in solid people next time.
- Work falling behind. When roles stay empty, production slows, crews run short, and overtime piles up. Projects slip, customers wait, and morale takes a hit.
Bottom line: losing a candidate isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s lost time, lost money, and more strain on the people you already have.
How We Can Help
In today’s market, speed is key. At Verstela, we work with clients to streamline and simplify hiring without lowering standards.
Talk with us today about building a faster, smarter hiring process that keeps the right people on your team.