The length of this interview offers several benefits: 1. A Players like a vigorous process and are leery of companies that make it too easy. 2. “Professional” interviewees can’t keep up the façade for hours. 3. Meanwhile, those who are not initially comfortable will have time to relax and open up. 4. Besides, what’s three to four hours now vs. thousands of hours of headaches if you hire the wrong person? NOTE: A three- to four-hour interview is appropriate for a middle or senior leader; one to two hours might be more suitable for entry-level or less experienced candidates with limited work
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