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Why It Matters

“If you need a 6th interview to be sure, the process—not the person—is broken.”

Dragging candidates through endless interview rounds isn’t due diligence. It’s often a symptom of internal misalignment or fear of making the wrong decision. And it creates a signal to executive candidates: you’re not ready to hire.

More interviews don’t equal better decisions. They equal more noise.

The Real Cost of Too Many Interviews

  • Candidate experience deteriorates

  • Top talent self-selects out

  • Interviewers contradict each other

  • Momentum dies

  • Decision-making becomes emotional instead of structured

By the time you’re “finally ready,” the right hire has likely moved on.

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Mistakes to Avoid

  •  Adding more interviews because stakeholders aren’t aligned

  • Using vague feedback as justification for more rounds

  • Treating every hiring decision like it needs total consensus

What to Do Instead

  • Pre-align on what success in the role looks like

  • Define roles and responsibilities for each interviewer

  • Limit interviews to 3–4 rounds max

  •  Debrief immediately — before opinions are influenced externally

  •  Make decisions on evidence, not gut feel

Why Candidates Drop Off Late in the Process

Long processes don’t just hurt speed — they signal:

  • Indecisiveness

  • Internal chaos

  • Risk of stagnation

  • Lack of respect for candidate time

Great executives are busy. If they’re confused by your process, they’ll assume your leadership is confused, too.

What Great Looks Like

  • A process that’s fast, aligned, and efficient — not rushed
  • A team that trusts its framework, not just its instincts
  • A candidate experience that reflects how you operate internally

TL;DR: Fewer Interviews, Better Outcomes

  • Interview rounds should be intentional, not endless

  • Use structure and scoring to drive clarity

  • Don’t mistake indecision for diligence

  • The best candidates won’t wait forever