The Outdated Hiring Practices You Need to Ditch Today

🚀 Stop making it harder to hire top talent! If your hiring process is filled with long applications, multiple hoops, and unnecessary steps, you might be pushing away the very candidates you want. In this episode, I break down why traditional hiring practices are failing you and what you should be doing instead.

You’ll learn:

• Why lengthy application processes repel top talent 🔥

• The shift from local hiring to a global talent pool 🌎

• The difference between applying and being recruited 🎯

• How to create an equal energy exchange with candidates ⚖️

• Four ways to modernize your hiring process ✨

By the end, you’ll have clear, actionable strategies to streamline your hiring, attract top talent, and make your business a magnet for A-players.

What You Will Hear in This Episode:

📍 [00:00] Why traditional hiring processes don’t work anymore

📍 [03:19] Why hoops and hurdles won’t land you the best talent

📍 [05:06] The rise of remote work & global hiring—how it impacts recruiting

📍 [06:42] Why top candidates don’t apply—they get recruited

📍 [08:50] The concept of Equal Energy Exchange in hiring

📍 [11:05] Four key changes to update your hiring process

📍 [12:25] How to actively recruit instead of waiting for applicants

📍 [14:37] Using content and branding to attract candidates

📍 [16:55] The power of networking—why you should always be recruiting

📍 [17:38] Pro tips for quickly screening applicants & improving efficiency

📍 [22:15] The real reason you’re struggling to hire top talent

Resources & Links Mentioned:

💡 Aptive Index – A hiring assessment tool discussed in this episode

🔗 LinkedIn Recruiter – A must-have tool for proactive recruiting

📌 Loom – A great tool for personalizing video outreach

📌 ChatGPT for job descriptions – Use AI to make your job postings compelling

🔹 Connect with me on LinkedIn

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Is Your Hiring Process Pushing Away Top Talent?

If your hiring process feels long, complicated, and filled with endless hoops, you might be scaring away the very people you want on your team. In today’s job market, top candidates don’t waste time jumping through unnecessary steps—they go where they feel valued and wanted.

For small business owners, CEOs, and founders, hiring the right people is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make—but outdated hiring practices could be making it harder to build a great team.

Let’s break down four hiring practices that aren’t working anymore and what you should be doing instead.

1. Overcomplicated Applications Are a Candidate Turn-Off

The Problem: Many businesses believe that long applications, personality assessments, and multiple screening questions will help filter out bad candidates. But in reality, they just drive away top talent who don’t have time for unnecessary friction.

What’s Happening:

• A 2023 study by CareerBuilder found that 60% of job seekers quit applications halfway through if they’re too long or complex.

• Top candidates are likely already employed and aren’t willing to spend an hour filling out an application just to “express interest.”

• Companies that make it easier to apply attract higher-quality candidates because the best talent has options.

The Fix:

• Keep applications short—only ask for what you truly need upfront.

• Remove repetitive steps (like requiring candidates to upload their résumé and then manually enter the same info).

• Make it mobile-friendly—43% of job seekers apply from their phones, so make it easy.

2. Passive Hiring is Costing You Great Employees

The Problem: Most businesses post a job and wait for applications to roll in, hoping the perfect candidate magically appears. But the best candidates aren’t applying—they’re being recruited.

What’s Happening:

• Referrals, networking, and direct recruiting are the #1 ways companies hire top talent.

• Research from LinkedIn shows that only 30% of top professionals are actively job searching—but 90% are open to the right opportunity.

• Relying solely on job postings means you’re missing out on a huge talent pool.

The Fix:

• Be proactive. Use LinkedIn, networking events, and recruiter outreach to connect with potential hires.

• Encourage referrals. Offer employees incentives to refer high-quality candidates.

• Engage passive candidates. Send direct messages, introduce your company, and build relationships before you need to hire.

3. Slow Hiring Processes Lose Top Talent

The Problem: You post a job, wait two weeks before reviewing résumés, schedule interviews weeks apart, and then wonder why your top candidate took another job. Slow hiring kills momentum and costs you great people.

What’s Happening:

• The best candidates are off the market in 10 days, according to a report from Glassdoor.

• If your hiring process takes 4-6 weeks, you’ll lose top talent to competitors who move faster.

• Slow response times signal disorganization and lack of urgency—two red flags for high performers.

The Fix:

• Commit to a 2-3 week hiring timeline.

• Batch review applications daily instead of waiting to review all at once.

• Schedule interviews quickly—don’t leave candidates hanging for weeks.

• Follow up immediately—if you like a candidate, make the offer before they get another one.

4. Hiring Feels Like an Interrogation, Not a Conversation

The Problem: Many companies put candidates through rigid, impersonal interviews that feel more like an exam than a real conversation. This is a huge turnoff for top talent.

What’s Happening:

• Candidates want to learn about your company just as much as you want to assess them.

• Companies that only “grill” candidates without selling their vision and culture lose out on great hires.

• A bad interview experience can cost you not just one hire—but future applicants through word-of-mouth.

The Fix:

• Make interviews two-way conversations. Candidates should be able to ask questions and get to know your team.

• Personalize your approach. Record a quick video introducing yourself and the role before asking candidates to do video interviews.

• Showcase your company culture. Share real stories about what it’s like to work for you.

Final Thoughts: The Hiring Market Has Changed—Have You?

If you’re struggling to find great people, the issue isn’t the talent—it’s your hiring process.

By simplifying applications, actively recruiting, moving faster, and making hiring more human, you’ll attract better candidates and build a stronger team.

💡 Remember: The best candidates don’t just want a job—they want to work for a company that values them.