I don’t think I want to work here…

By Swati Garg / October 20, 2025

“I don’t think I want to work here.” Those are the last words you want a candidate to think mid-interview.

Candidates are interviewing companies just as much as companies are interviewing them. We all say it, but in this market it is more true than ever. With companies navigating tighter budgets and higher expectations, every interaction matters.

When a company is recruiting for a role, they are often in the process of refining things such as the job description and everything else needed to get this person hired. But sometimes they forget one key thing: the candidate experience.

It is important to thoughtfully think about who are the main stakeholders for this position, who this person will interact with the most, and what key areas they need to be an expert on. Create an interview process with those things in mind while keeping it succinct.

At Melo Associates, we are known for creating a positive candidate experience. But even if you are not working with a recruitment partner, this should be top of mind.

Takeaway: Your interview process sets the tone for how people see your company. Make it a positive one.

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