Let’s Talk About Interviewing: The Missed Opportunity Too Many Employers Overlook

Elle Way Crew, I know it’s been a minute since I’ve popped in here. I promise to do better. I’ve connected with so many of you one-on-one lately, and those conversations reminded me how much I’ve missed having these real talks right here.

Now, let’s talk. Employers, this one’s for you.

With the job market shifting again and recruiting teams juggling an influx of resumes, I’ve been hearing way too many stories about interview processes gone sideways. And I’m not even talking about ghosting (that’s a whole separate post). I’m talking about what’s happening during the interview itself. The lack of structure, the awkward transitions, the disconnect between what’s asked and what’s actually being assessed.

Let’s be real: your interview process is a reflection of your brand. It shapes how candidates experience your organization before they ever set foot inside. If your approach feels disjointed, rushed, or transactional, it doesn’t just hurt your chances with one candidate. It chips away at your credibility in the talent market.

Here’s the truth: if your organization hands someone a checklist of questions and calls that “training,” you’ve already missed the mark. You’ve done both your team and the candidate a disservice.

If your first-round screeners are inexperienced but eager, invest in them. Give them context. Teach them how to truly listen, probe thoughtfully, and evaluate beyond what’s on paper. Interviewing is a skill that deserves continuous development just like any other business function.

HR and recruiting teams are often expected to be the “source of truth” for people practices, yet they’re often the last to be invested in when it comes to professional development. That’s a problem. The world of work is evolving daily, and your hiring approach has to evolve with it.

So here’s my challenge: don’t just aim to fill roles. Aim to leave every candidate, hired or not, feeling respected, seen, and informed. When you elevate your interview process, you elevate your entire brand.

If this sounds like something your team’s been navigating, it might be time to take a closer look at how your interview process shows up. That’s the work we do every day, helping organizations bring intention and humanity back into their hiring. Let’s connect if you’re ready to make that shift.

Let’s do better.

— Elle