According to the 2022 Greenhouse Candidate Experience Report:
- 84% of the 1,500 employees and job seekers surveyed were looking for or open to a new job in the next 6 months.
- 60% of job seekers were frustrated by the long interview processes.
- 70% said they would not submit a job application if it took more than 15 minutes to complete.
- 75% reported being ghosted after an interview.
How Can You Avoid a Long Interview Process?
Reasons for a Long Interview Process
Hiring, onboarding, and training are time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, employers want to hire the most qualified candidates who likely will remain long-term.
Many employers regret the hiring decisions they made during The Great Resignation. Because they were losing employees, they had to speed up hiring to fill the vacancies.
As inflation continues, employers are exercising more caution when deciding which candidates to hire. As a result, many are implementing multiple rounds of interviews and tests to hire the best candidates.
Methods to Avoid a Long Interview Process for Entry-Level Jobs
You can use these methods to avoid a long interview process for entry-level jobs:
Ask questions
Learn all you can about the interview process. Knowing what to expect helps you plan accordingly.
Uncover the following information about the interview process:
- Number of interviews
- Timeline for the interview process
- Who will conduct each interview
- Why each interview is relevant
- How each interview will be evaluated
- Whether you can provide work samples to speed up the interview process
Remember that you are interviewing the employer as much as the employer is interviewing you. Therefore, if the employer is not effectively communicating with you, things likely would not change if you worked for them. As a result, you should consider applying elsewhere.
Maintain boundaries
Apply for entry-level jobs with employers who require no more than two rounds of interviews. Since entry-level candidates often lack significant work experience, employers should find the information they need to make hiring decisions.
If an employer reschedules your interview multiple times, there might be problems within the organization. Therefore, pay attention to what you see and hear during an interview. If things feel off, you likely should apply for jobs elsewhere.
Work with a Recruitment Firm
Work with a recruitment firm that specializes in your industry:
- A recruiter can match you with job opportunities that fit your goals, skills, and interests.
- You receive coaching and support throughout the hiring process.
- The recruiter negotiates any job offers on your behalf.
- The recruiter regularly follows up to ensure your complete satisfaction.
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