# Top Ten Hiring Mistakes - #7 - Being Swayed

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Podcast: [Manager Tools](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manager-tools-318247)
Published: 2026-03-23T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.manager-tools.com/2026/03/top-ten-hiring-mistakes-7-being-swayed
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One of the most common mistakes of managers when hiring - it made our Top 10 list! - is being swayed by their directs into hiring someone that they weren't that impressed by. They always regret, they often write to us. Here's how to not fall prey to one of the most common hiring mistakes.

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