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Interviewing and hiring personnel from placing the ad to sifting through resumes and sitting through dozens of interviews-is truly the hardest task for any manager, The hiring process is arduous, time-consuming, and often disappointing. Hiring is a necessary evil, but it doesn't have to leave you feeling burned. To get atop this process, follow these six steps