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Bonus Episode • 8th October 2026 • The Talent Trade • Southwestern Family of Podcasts - Southwestern Family of Companies
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Why are your candidates are slipping through your fingers, even if you're simply trying to balance a thoughtful hiring decision? Here are a few practical ways to identify and overcome those bottlenecks before they derail your search...

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Hi, I'm Read Allen from Thinking Head Executive Search.

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I'm here to tell you a hard truth.

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This isn't your mother's job market.

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With the help of technology like LinkedIn and AI, it's never been easier to mass apply for jobs.

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The candidates you are interviewing have multiple irons in the fire, and probably a few serious ones if they're good candidates.

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While you're scheduling a third interview, another employer may have already extended an offer.

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And if you've been lucky enough to find a unicorn, guess what?

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They look like a unicorn to every other company who are interested too.

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The reality is, most candidates who are looking for jobs are operating with a sense of urgency.

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They need to find a job and will take a bird in the hand over a bird in the bush any day.

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Before you post a job, decide who needs to be involved, when interviews will happen, and when a decision will be made.

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Set a hiring timeline and stick to it.

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Avoid getting multiple candidates on the hook and then hitting the skids for two to three weeks because one person is on vacation.

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Even if you can't hire within a week, keeping candidates informed and maintaining a momentum can make a huge difference.

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A good recruiter can help you manage the timeline and keep things moving.

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They can also save you valuable time and energy if your company's screening processes are slow.

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