The hiring process at Oberoi Realty deserves its own case study. Not in excellence, but in how not to run recruitment. The journey began when HR reached out through a job portal, followed by three interviews spread over three different days: • Round 1 with HR • Round 2 with the hiring manager • Round 3 with the Head of Department This entire saga stretched over almost three weeks, only to end with the announcement that the hiring was suddenly frozen because of 'budget constraints'. A disappointing but understandable conclusion. Fast-forward three months. Out of the blue, HR reappears and wants to restart the process. This time skipping all earlier rounds and directly scheduling a 'final' round with the HR-Head & company MD. Interesting acceleration, I thought. Just three days later, I was informed they now needed someone with 'more experience'. It’s fascinating how this critical requirement appeared only after three interviews, a hiring freeze, three months of silence, and a final round with the HR-Head & company MD. If efficiency had a blooper video, this process would be the opening scene. A small suggestion: Before approaching candidates, please decide what you actually need. It’s an easy way to look professional and also a great way to avoid wasting leadership time on roles you aren’t even sure about.