Three people interviewed the candidate. All three asked the same questions.

A three-stage hiring process can feel rigorous while producing a single opinion, heard three times. The fix is cheaper than the process it replaces.

By Steve 5 min read
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A business that has been burned by a bad hire almost always responds the same way: it adds a stage. One interview becomes two, two becomes three, and a decision that once took a fortnight now takes six weeks. The process feels more serious. Whether it is more accurate is a separate question, and it usually goes unasked. The tell is in the notes. If three interviewers each asked the candidate to describe a difficult client, walk through their CV, and explain why they want the role, the business has…

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