I think most people here would agree that the hiring process has gotten exhausting, especially in finance. Between multiple interview rounds, take-home projects, long waits, and vague feedback, candidates end up investing a lot of time with very little transparency. What’s one thing you’d change about the current hiring process to make it better for candidates?

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I recently interviewed with a top hedge fund 11 times over the course of 12 weeks, did a case study and was one of two finalists and given zero feedback and a generic rejection email at the end. It was really disheartening.

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I believe the hiring process would be more effective if we returned to a traditional approach, where candidates meet directly with the hiring manager and the manager’s manager, while incorporating behavioral interviewing to better assess experience, decision-making, leadership, and cultural fit. This would enable more meaningful discussions, stronger candidate evaluations, and better-informed hiring decisions.

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