Why Tech Hiring Takes Too Long—And How Some Companies Are Fixing It

The Developer Hiring Dilemma Ask any hiring manager about their biggest pain point, and they’ll likely say: hiring top tech talent fast enough. The best developers don’t stay on the market for long. Studies show that highly skilled engineers are off the market within 10 days, while the average hiring process for tech roles drags on for 35 to 50 days. The gap is staggering. So, what’s causing these delays? And more importantly, how are some companies managing to hire in just a few days instead of weeks? Why Traditional Tech Hiring Is Broken Most companies still rely on the same outdated approach:

Feb 26, 2025 - 06:12
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Why Tech Hiring Takes Too Long—And How Some Companies Are Fixing It

The Developer Hiring Dilemma
Ask any hiring manager about their biggest pain point, and they’ll likely say: hiring top tech talent fast enough.

The best developers don’t stay on the market for long. Studies show that highly skilled engineers are off the market within 10 days, while the average hiring process for tech roles drags on for 35 to 50 days. The gap is staggering.

So, what’s causing these delays? And more importantly, how are some companies managing to hire in just a few days instead of weeks?

Why Traditional Tech Hiring Is Broken
Most companies still rely on the same outdated approach: