If you're currently hiring or thinking about going to market, we see three common mistakes account for a huge amount of time and resource.

The best chance you have to secure your number one candidate the first time, as quickly and efficiently as possible is to prepare. Put a process in place, map your stages and free up some time in your calender so you have space for interviews.

It's not easy to get your hiring process right. But success doesn't need to be pot luck. If you can design a process that avoids these common mistakes, you will be surprised how much easier things get.

Prolonged Gaps Between Interviews And Feedback: Long delays between interview stages can make candidates question their standing or lose interest. Aim to provide feedback within 48 hours. If you can make sure each interview stage is no longer than a week apart and communicate what the process looks like from the start, it will massively help.

Overly Lengthy Assessments: Multiple rounds of interviews or long assessment processes can exhaust candidates. Focus on the most important skills and personality fit to avoid stretching out the process unnecessarily.

Ignoring Market Conditions: In a candidate-driven market, swift decision-making is crucial. Candidates often have multiple offers, so shortening your hiring window can give you a competitive edge. Equally, being aware of what packages are on offer and what you are competing with is vital in order to get your offer right.