Human-Centered Hiring Starts Before the Interview

Need to hire more strong team members?

This summer, we’re spending some time on a topic that comes up in almost every conversation we have with leaders: hiring, onboarding, and retaining great people.

Incredible teams don’t magically appear. They’re built intentionally by implementing clear, efficient systems and building authentic connection. This process starts earlier than most people think.

Challenges that hiring teams often face

Have you noticed any of these pain points as you try to bring on new teammates?

• Job Description not matching what your team ultimately needs
• Unclear hiring process
• Hiring system bottleneck
• Difficulty deciding which candidates to move forward
• Strong candidates not responding or dropping out

A few simple shifts that make a big difference

Here’s what we recommend, based on 20 years of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding:

1. Get aligned internally.

• Define what you’re looking for in an ideal candidate before you start evaluating.
• Create a Job Description, interview process and questions that will help you discover the top candidates.

2. Be clear and consistent with your hiring process.

• Let candidates know the steps, timeline, and what to expect.
• Set up systems that make this more efficient and consistent.

3. Build in time for hiring.

• Interviewing and making hiring decisions takes time. Set aside time on your calendar each week and help your team members do the same.

4. Tell your story.

• Throughout the process help candidates learn more about the organization they will be joining, not just what the role is.

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