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Also known as: hiring process, interview loop, hiring pipeline

Interview Process

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Definition

Interview Process: The interview process is the structured series of evaluations candidates undergo before receiving an offer. A well-designed process balances thoroughness with candidate experience—typically including screening, technical/skill assessments, cultural fit conversations, and reference checks. Consistent processes reduce bias and improve hiring decisions.

Example Usage

“Standardizing our interview process with structured questions and scorecards improved hiring consistency and reduced time-to-decision by 40%.”

Common Misconceptions

More interviews mean better decisions. Beyond 4-5 rounds, you get diminishing returns and lose candidates to faster companies.
Unstructured interviews reveal more. Structured interviews with consistent questions are more predictive and less biased.
Only assess skills. Culture fit and values alignment predict long-term success as much as technical ability.

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