The hiring process has a significant impact on how candidates perceive your firm. There are several aspects to a candidate's experience:
Contact potential candidates: One of the most prevalent candidate complaints is that they never hear back from the companies they applied to or interviewed. Candidates want to know how their applications are progressing and how the recruiting process is going.
Maintaining consistency in the role: Candidates frequently progress through the employment process only to discover that the position is not advertised. Companies should appropriately characterize the role (e.g., location, title.)
Candidates are well-treated: Small details matter to candidates, such as short wait times in a company's lobby, clear directions to the building, and being offered a glass of water before their interview begins.
Providing an insight into the working environment at your organization: Candidates evaluate your organization during the hiring process. They want to meet hiring managers and recruiters who are well-informed, friendly and project a positive image of their company. To ensure that candidates have a positive experience applying to your company, address all of these elements.