Temp-to-Hire — The Interview that Never Ends

After years of recruiting, I believe that temp-to-hire gigs are a waste of time for serious candidates. Here is my take on this common hiring practice.

Employers say they like temp-to-hire because it allows them to try before they buy. I say, “If you want to kick tires, buy a car. People are not for sale. They are not to be tried on to see if they fit like a pair of shoes.

Temp-to-hire is a cop out. It is a sorry excuse for lousy hiring practices. It is a sad replacement for employers actually knowing what skills they need and how…