Is Your Hiring Process Broken? Here’s How to Fix It
March 2025 is just around the corner, and the job market is picking up again, which is great! But here’s the problem: many businesses are still struggling with inefficient hiring processes that slow them down and make it harder to grow.
How do we know? Because even as recruiters, we used to make the same mistake: trying to do it all ourselves!
And we get it. But here’s what most hiring processes look like right now:
- Someone resigns, or a new project comes in, and suddenly there’s an urgent need for a hire.
- A job ad goes up on SEEK.
- A few candidates are picked, usually just those with a competitor’s brand on their CV.
- Two or three rounds of interviews happen, mostly based on gut feeling.
- An offer is made, with a small pay bump to seal the deal.
- The new hire starts, and fingers are crossed that they’re the right fit.
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hiring Process
Sound familiar? Here’s what this approach is really costing your business:
- Job ad fees: posting on multiple job boards adds up.
- Hours spent reviewing 100-200 applications: most of which won’t be a good fit.
- Interview time: if three candidates go through two or three rounds, that’s at least nine hours of your team’s time. But are they the best in the market or just the best of who applied?
- Lost productivity: when hiring drags on, your team feels the pressure, leading to burnout and frustration.
This process easily costs $4K+ in wages and job board fees, not to mention the risk of hiring the wrong person and starting all over again.
At this point, many businesses turn to recruiters, briefing multiple agencies to get better results. But here’s the truth: recruiters focus on clients who are committed, not businesses spreading roles across multiple agencies.
A Better Way to Hire in 2025
If your hiring process feels broken, we can help. Our partnership model makes recruiting easier, faster, and more effective. Here’s how we do it:
1. We Start With a Chemistry Call
Before anything else, we have a quick chat to see if we’re the right fit.
2. We Do a Deep-Dive Briefing
If there’s a match, we sit down (ideally in person) to understand:
- What’s been missing in your past hires
- Your team structure and skill gaps
- What your business really needs from this role
We also refine the job description to reflect your company’s growth and future goals.
3. We Launch a High-Impact Hiring Campaign
If the role isn’t confidential, we create a branded recruitment campaign to attract the right people. Here are some examples:
This isn’t just about listing a job, it’s about showcasing your business. Our content reaches candidates beyond job boards. Our videos had over 12 million views last year. And transparency works: 85% of candidates say they’re put off by vague job ads.
What Makes Us Different?
We don’t just send resumes and disappear. We partner with you throughout the entire hiring journey:
✔ Full candidate breakdown: See everyone we’ve engaged and their feedback.
✔ Shortlist in 1-2 weeks: Fast, high-quality results.
✔ Interview and onboarding support: We guide you every step of the way.
✔ Post-placement check-ins: At 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months to ensure a smooth transition.
This extra support is what makes our recruitment process different. Check out what our clients say.
Ready to Fix Your Hiring Process?
If you’ve made it this far, thank you! We know hiring isn’t always the most exciting topic, but we’re passionate about changing the industry for the better.
If you want to hire smarter and faster, let’s chat. Send us a message at ryan@creativenatives.com.au