Insights / Hiring Strategy
Here's Why (& How) to Streamline Your Hiring Process
A quick look at how to improve interview workflows by avoiding illegal questions, watching for red flags, and focusing on candidate experience.
Review your interviewing workflows to ensure compliance, since salary history questions are illegal in many states. Train hiring teams to spot red flags like disorganization or bad-mouthing former employers, and move beyond scripts to make candidates feel welcomed, treating every interview as a branding opportunity.
Next, look at the interviewing workflows.
Many states now have salary history bans, so asking questions about their current income is just as illegal as asking about age, race, religion, and so on.
Train your hiring teams to be alert for common red flags, such as being disorganized during the interview or criticizing a former employer.
Move beyond any scripted material and concentrate on making the candidate feel welcomed. Treat every interview as an opportunity to further your company brand.
Frequently asked
Why shouldn't I ask candidates about their salary history?
Many states now have salary history bans, making it illegal to ask about current income, similar to restrictions on asking about age, race, or religion.
What red flags should hiring teams watch for during interviews?
Hiring teams should be trained to notice common red flags such as a candidate being disorganized during the interview or criticizing a former employer.
How can interviewers make a better impression on candidates?
Interviewers should move beyond scripted material and focus on making candidates feel welcomed, treating every interview as a chance to strengthen the company's brand.
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