I saw something the other day about how current employees should apply to their company under fake names to see how grueling/long the application process is.

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March 18,2022 at 8:30PM UTC

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I saw something the other day about how current employees should apply to their company under fake names to see how grueling/long the application process is.

I'm curious: how long is your company's hiring process, from application to offer? And have you ever had any conversations with your colleagues about the process' length?

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AnonymousMarch 18,2022 at 8:50PM UTC
I think that this would best be done by someone in HR. I firmly believe that you need to go through whatever process you're asking of others. It'll tell you everything you want to know, and everything you didn't want to know, about the process. What works, what doesn't. And, more importantly, why people are complaining about issues, or not saying anything at all. ALWAYS TEST THE PROCESS YOURSELF.
Melissa Mellor, COOMarch 18,2022 at 10:44PM UTC
It really depends on the urgency. I've had 2 weeks and some that were months long. For me, it's more important to find the right fit and if it takes longer - that's fine for me
Georgene HuangMarch 18,2022 at 11:16PM UTC
I agree. It’s about the role and seniority level as well as the factors you raise, Melissa.
AnonymousMarch 19,2022 at 4:31PM UTC
10 days start to offer.
AnonymousMarch 20,2022 at 12:57PM UTC
I recently hired someone and it took about 6 weeks before I called them with the conditional offer. I've been through the process 2 years ago and it takes forever. Part of the problem is that our HR department isn't involved in the process, 90% falls on the hiring manager.
AnonymousMarch 22,2022 at 9:00PM UTC
By doing this you would be taking the recruiter's time away from hiring actual real people and making the process even longer.