Creating a positive candidate experience is a crucial factor that should be baked into the hiring process of businesses in the race for talent. A recruitment process that leaves good impressions will make candidates more likely to join your team. Contrastingly, a poor hiring experience will affect their perception of the company, not only as a candidate but also as a customer. Here are 5 tips that businesses should take into account to ensure positive candidate experiences.

 

 

A job description, as you may think, should cover all the details to make things easier for candidates. Yet, it doesn’t have to be such a lengthy job post. Instead, focus on essential elements such as job title, key responsibilities, required qualifications and skills, working conditions, company and workplace culture.

 

Keep job descriptions simple to attract candidates. (Source: Internet)

 

 

Since the candidates already took their time to apply for your posted open position, they should get some responses, even automatic ones. 

 

 

Candidates may not always be available for an interview as requested. Therefore, one way to improve the candidate experience is to openly discuss and arrange a mutually convenient time for the interview.

 

Be flexible on the interview schedule and openly discuss and arrange a mutually convenient time for the interview. (Source: Internet)

 

 

It is certain to leave a bad impression on candidates when you are seen starting to skim through their resumes without any preparation for the interview. If you have an appointment with a candidate at 3 pm, plan ahead so that you have enough time to print out the CV and go through the candidate's work history and background.

 

 

Gather, verify, and clarify as much information as you can by asking interesting questions that help you accurately gauge a candidate's behavior, core competencies, or true abilities.

Overall, transparency and honesty are the enablers for building trust in candidates and earning their respect. Getting the above list checked can turn your business into a go-to company for candidates.