For business owners, every hour spent on hiring is an hour taken away from running and growing the business. Yet, many still rely on traditional hiring methods that are not only costly but also incredibly time-consuming. From posting job ads to sifting through resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks, the time investment adds up quickly—often without guaranteeing the best hire.
The Long Journey of Traditional Hiring
- Job Posting & Candidate Sourcing (1-4 weeks)
Finding candidates using job boards, social media, and referrals takes time. Writing a compelling job description, posting across multiple platforms, and waiting for responses can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
- Resume Screening & Shortlisting (1-2 weeks)
Once applications start rolling in, the next challenge is sorting through them. The average corporate job posting attracts 250 resumes, yet 75% of applicants may not even meet the basic qualifications. Reviewing and shortlisting candidates consumes valuable hours.
- Interviewing (2-4 weeks)
Scheduling and conducting interviews, whether in-person or virtual, is another time sink. Coordinating availability, preparing questions, and evaluating responses requires significant effort. Depending on the role, this process can involve multiple rounds of interviews.
- Reference & Background Checks (1-3 weeks)
Verifying a candidate’s history, calling references, and ensuring they meet necessary legal requirements takes additional time. Delays in responses from previous employers or background check agencies can prolong the process further.
- Offer Negotiation & Onboarding (1-3 weeks)
Once a candidate is selected, negotiations over salary, benefits, and start dates can extend the timeline. Even after an offer is accepted, onboarding and training require additional time before the new hire is fully productive.
The Total Time Cost
On average, it takes up to 42 days to fill a position using traditional hiring methods. For businesses, this means over a month of lost productivity, stretched resources, and potential revenue loss due to understaffing.
A Better Way: Skills-Based Hiring with CAM
Instead of relying on outdated methods, businesses can turn to skills-based hiring platforms like Talents ASCEND to streamline the process. By focusing on matching candidates based on skills rather than resumes, businesses can reduce hiring time significantly. With automated matching, blind candidate profiles, and a simplified screening process, employers can find the right talent in days—not weeks.
Even better, Talents ASCEND offers the Concierge Acquisition Manager (CAM) service—a dedicated hiring expert who takes on the burden of talent acquisition for you. Our CAM helps employers navigate the hiring process efficiently by sourcing top candidates, ensuring skills alignment, and providing guidance throughout the selection process. This hands-on support saves valuable time, allowing business owners to focus on what they do best—growing their business.
Time is money. If your business is spending weeks on hiring only to struggle with turnover or mismatches, it’s time to rethink your approach. A faster, more efficient hiring process not only saves time but also ensures that you’re bringing in the best talent to help your business grow.
Are you ready to make hiring easier? Let’s talk about how skills-based hiring and our CAM can transform your recruitment process today!