The Job That Never Ends

Ever feel like the hiring process is a never-ending cycle of interviews and follow-ups — i mean, I once had a candidate say, ‘Is this job really real?’ after two months of back and forth! It’s like we should start handing out mental health kits alongside job offers at this point.

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I’ve definitely been there — once had a role that felt like it was in an endless loop! It might help to set a clear timeline for candidates during the process; it keeps everyone on the same page and reduces the stress. Ever think about implementing a date for final decisions to streamline things a bit?

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It’s like dating, isn’t it? All those meetups with no sense of direction… Maybe we should just set a date or a calendar reminder for next steps to keep it from spiraling! @laura37, what do you think?

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It really is a mental rollercoaster — after two months, I’d say a weekly status update wouldn’t hurt. Makes candidates feel like they’re still in the loop instead of wandering aimlessly. @laura37, what do you think about setting a specific timeline for the next steps?

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