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Talent Trade Tidbit - Speed Matters · The Talent Trade

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Hi, I'm Read Allen from Thinking Head Executive Search.
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I'm here to tell you a hard truth.
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This isn't your mother's job market.
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With the help of technology like LinkedIn and AI, it's never been easier to mass apply for jobs.
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The candidates you are interviewing have multiple irons in the fire, and probably a few serious ones if they're good candidates.
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While you're scheduling a third interview, another employer may have already extended an offer.
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And if you've been lucky enough to find a unicorn, guess what?
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They look like a unicorn to every other company who are interested too.
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The reality is, most candidates who are looking for jobs are operating with a sense of urgency.
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They need to find a job and will take a bird in the hand over a bird in the bush any day.
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Before you post a job, decide who needs to be involved, when interviews will happen, and when a decision will be made.
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Set a hiring timeline and stick to it.
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Avoid getting multiple candidates on the hook and then hitting the skids for two to three weeks because one person is on vacation.
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Even if you can't hire within a week, keeping candidates informed and maintaining a momentum can make a huge difference.
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A good recruiter can help you manage the timeline and keep things moving.
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They can also save you valuable time and energy if your company's screening processes are slow.