Simplify the Application Process
Improving Your Candidate Recruiting Process: In the chaos of hiring new talent, the candidate perception is often overlooked. What the candidate experiences is a reflection of a company’s culture and image.
Make the process easier more welcoming and stronger talent will emerge. Obstacles in the application process must be removed in order to not deter applicants. Acknowledge candidates efforts and provide closure when the process is completed.
The initial application process should be brief. The application short, clear and without repetition, taking less than ten minutes to complete. Be sure to inform your potential employee of such, perhaps a coffee or water while they work.
Communicate throughout your Candidate Recruiting Process
Find ways to express that you recognize and appreciate a candidate’s investment of time and effort. Communication is key. Show yourselves in your best light by sending an email when resumes are received and advising of next steps.
Communicating the candidate recruiting process throughout your overall interview process is important. Provide all your candidates with a timeline so they have are left with a general idea of timing. Be upfront about interviewing other candidates and your review process so they fully understand the process and timing on your end.
If the interview ends and you have provided the candidate a clear indication they will not hear back from you until all candidates are interviewed and you have reviewed the candidates, be sure they know this process will take you through the end of the week, or the next ten days, or whatever the specific timing is.
Regardless of result, it is respectful to inform the applicant of their final dispensation. This provides closure, shows professionalism… and leaves the door open for future opportunities.
Great candidate experiences require intent and planning, but are well worth the effort to ensure you are improving your candidate recruiting process.
