Dental Drills Bits
Dental Drills Bits
Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue
Hiring Series: Hiring Efficiently with a Group Interview
37 minutes Posted Aug 11, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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Episode Description:

In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana Salisbury and Sandy Pardue continue the Hiring Series with a proven time-saving strategy: the group interview. Sandy shares her step-by-step process for getting every qualified applicant in front of you at once, identifying the best candidates quickly, and avoiding the weeks-long cycle of one-on-one interviews. From creating the right environment, using a "plant" in the room, and testing retention skills, to gracefully dismissing non-hires, this episode is packed with actionable tips to streamline your hiring process and build a stronger team—fast.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why group interviews can save you hours and improve hiring decisions

  • How to structure the perfect group interview from start to finish

  • How to test candidates' listening and retention skills on the spot
  • The importance of graciously handling declined candidates

  • How to narrow down your applicant pool in just 90 minutes

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