No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio Why So Many Interviews?
Nov 24, 2025
Job hunting can feel like an endless cycle of interviews, leading to emotional exhaustion. Jeff Altman likens the interview process to dating, where initial meetings are like first dates. Multiple candidates are often considered simultaneously, creating added pressure. The fear of making a bad hire causes companies to drag out the process, while candidates are encouraged to view each interview as an opportunity to prove their worth. Ultimately, navigating the hiring landscape requires treating each interaction with care and strategy.
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Hiring Is Like Dating
- Hiring resembles dating because companies test compatibility over multiple interactions.
- Recruiters delay offers to avoid the costly mistake of a bad hire.
Reframing With A Recruiter Question
- A recruiter asked, 'Do you propose marriage on the first date?' as a reframing device.
- That question flipped the host's view and revealed hiring's real stakes.
Prepare For Different Rounds
- Expect initial screens to check basic compatibility and later rounds to test team fit.
- Prepare to meet different interviewers and demonstrate how you'll work with the team.