[choppaface]

The technical hiring process is so poor because feedback is shared so unfairly. Hiring managers and recruiters get to see panel feedback, offer numbers, reference details, comms, etc ... Most ICs on the hiring panel don't get to see any of this. Even the candidate is left out in the dark in many areas.

To level the playing field, get rid of the information arbitrage. If you're an IC on a panel, ask for contextual details before giving your final vote. Follow up and see where the candidate went 6-12 months after the interview. Try to give candidates constructive feedback if you can.

Candidates can't do much here unfortunately. But the hiring managers of tomorrow are often the ICs of today. The path towards removing bias in hiring starts with being a more proactive interviewer.