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		sigwinch 75 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why are interviews harder than the job? After interviews, you hire Alice but Bob was a close second. Bob goes to a competitor. Alice doesn’t work out. A double whammy. Why not immediately try to get Bob? I’ve only seen this a few time.

mooreds 75 days ago [–]

Relatedly, if you hire Alice and she works out, but in months or a year, you hire for the same role, why not reach out to Bob again?

You invest all that time into interviewing Bob, but then if they don't get the offer, you never reach out to them again. I don't get it.

I don't think I've ever seen this done well.

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