First round technical interview followed by manager then client interview That’s why I almost cheered out loud when I read an Inc. article by Les McKeown, “How to Hire Great People – Every Time”. In the article, McKeown emphasizes that managers should treat the hiring process “as the most important strategic planning your company needs.” Why? Because every new employee will either improve the organization or lower it – and managers should be seeking and hiring employees who will enable the company to grow and to become more profitable.