> Often we’ll get people complaining about excessive interview loops, but when they describe the process it adds up to around 4-5 hours total. I’ve researched

> Often we’ll get people complaining about excessive interview loops, but when they describe the process it adds up to around 4-5 hours total. I’ve researched and negotiated the terms of buying small businesses in less time. 4-5 hours is excessive for most jobs imho. You might be able to justify up to three or so for a C-suite position, 1-1.5 should be enough for most lower level positions, and anything beyond that is just institutional masturbation. Collect a work sample, talk to them about work to see if they are like-minded in terms of working norms and habits. At that point, if it’s a hell yeah, then go with it. Otherwise it’s a pass. If a new hire significantly underperforms, just help them find a better place inside or outside of your org during the probationary period. If they are just leeches, then fire them mercilessly during the probationary period and revisit your hiring process.