🕒 Why Your Hiring Is Taking Too Long (And How to Fix It)
- Hrushika Undavalli
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 8 hours ago
By Hrushika Undavalli | Founder, Hire With Hrushi
Hiring delays are not just frustrating — they’re expensive. An open role doesn't just cost you time — it can delay growth targets, increase team workload, hurt morale, and even impact customer experience.
In our recent employer webinar “How to Build a Strong Hiring Pipeline Without Burning Out Your Team,” we asked founders and HR heads one question:
👉 What’s your biggest hiring bottleneck?
The top answers were:
Too many irrelevant applications
Internal teams taking too long to screen
Candidates dropping off during process
Shortlist not matching expectations
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news — you can fix it.
🔍 1. Your Sourcing Is Too Generic
Why it's a problem: Job boards and mass posting give you volume, not quality. You get flooded with irrelevant applications.
How to fix it:
✅ Tap into the hidden talent market — passive candidates who aren’t actively applying, but open to the right opportunity.
✅ Use targeted outreach based on domain-specific talent pools.
(This is where Hire With Hrushi stands out — we don’t wait for applicants; we proactively scout aligned profiles).
🧾 2. JDs That Don’t Filter — They Attract Everyone
Why it’s a problem: A generic job description leads to generic applicants.
How to fix it:
✅ Craft brand-aligned, role-specific job descriptions that repel the wrong candidates and attract the right ones.
✅ Clearly define the "must-have" vs "good-to-have" skills to help screen faster.
🔧 At Hire With Hrushi, we customize JDs for every client and role — this one step alone reduces irrelevant applicants by up to 60%.
👥 3. Your Screening Process Is Too Manual
Why it’s a problem: Founders and hiring managers waste hours scanning resumes and doing first-round calls.
How to fix it:
✅ Set up expert-led pre-screening — outsource the first round to professionals who know what great looks like.
✅ Use structured rubrics and feedback forms to remove bias and guesswork.
🎯 Our recruiters are domain-specific and work with MNC experts to evaluate candidates before you even see them.
⏳ 4. Your Process Has Too Many Steps
Why it’s a problem: Candidates lose interest. Top talent doesn’t wait weeks.
How to fix it:
✅ Eliminate unnecessary rounds.
✅ Give interviewers clear evaluation guidelines so decisions move faster.
✅ Set response SLAs: feedback within 24–48 hrs.
📊 One company that joined our webinar simplified from 5 rounds to 3 — and saw a 40% improvement in offer acceptance rate.
🧑💼 5. No One “Owns” the Hiring Funnel
Why it’s a problem: If everyone's involved, no one's accountable.
How to fix it:
✅ Assign one hiring owner per role (even if external).
✅ Track funnel metrics weekly: how many CVs reviewed, how many interviews done, and where the drop-offs happen.
🛠️ Hire With Hrushi acts as your extended hiring partner — we manage the full funnel and share weekly reports.
🚀 Final Thoughts:
If hiring is slowing your team down, it’s not a people problem — it’s a process problem.
And with the right systems and partners, you can go from “weeks to close a role” to “ready-to-join candidates in 3 to 5 days.”
📞 Want to Fix Your Funnel?
We’ve helped 25+ startups build high-performing teams — without the usual hiring chaos.
📱 Call us for a free consult: +91 63098 63255
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