Why Slowing Down Can Speed Up Your Hiring Success

A growing organisation we work with found themselves needing to hire a new manager. Keen to keep things moving, they drafted a job description and pushed it out to a few external job boards almost overnight. But in the rush, a few key steps were missed. 

 

They hadn’t spoken to their internal team first. 

They hadn’t considered whether someone already in the business might be ready to step up. 

And they hadn’t mapped out a strategy that included their own networks, employee referrals, or even a post on their social media channels. 

 

Within days, they realised their mistake. Internal team members felt overlooked and disengaged. The role hadn’t been advertised widely, which meant they couldn’t tap into their own audience or promote the opportunity under their employer brand. They also didn’t have time to brief recruiters properly or build a decent pipeline. 

 

The result? A poor-quality shortlist, and ultimately, no appointable candidate. A huge opportunity missed—and the role remained unfilled. 

 

This is a common tale, and one we’re hearing more of. The pressure to act fast can sometimes override the need to plan well. 

 

But here’s the truth: sometimes slowing down is the best way to speed up. 

 

 

It doesn't have to be complicated—but it does have to be intentional. 

 

Want to sharpen up your hiring approach? 

 

Book a complimentary 30-minute discovery call with us: https://meetings.hubspot.com/kate-van-der-sluis/discovery-call- 

 

Let’s make your next hire your best one yet.