Recent hiring surveys point to longer overall interview timelines across several industries, with candidates increasingly reporting three or more rounds before receiving a final decision, compared to shorter processes in prior years.
Possible contributing factors
- More cautious hiring budgets, leading to more thorough vetting per role.
- Larger applicant pools per opening, increasing screening time.
- More stakeholders involved in final hiring decisions at some companies.
For job seekers, the practical implication is largely about expectations: longer timelines are increasingly common and not necessarily a signal that a specific application has stalled.
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Priya Nair
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