7 ways to improve candidate experience
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Good recruiters explain every step of the process
to candidates, and let them know how things are
progressing. If this seems a bit obvious, here’s
something to keep in mind: According to one
study, more than 70% of online candidates never
receive even a form reply when they send in a
job application.1
Every candidate is different, with
their own needs and preferences.
The recruiting process should be
flexible enough to accommodate
different candidates’ particular style
of working with recruiters, while still
letting things run smoothly.
If the recruiting process is too rigid in how it scans for the best candidates, a lot of
qualified people who may be the best for the job will be missed. Don’t just look for a
few keywords on resumes – look at what all the information says about the candidate.
When the relationship
between recruiter and
candidate takes place
entirely through form letters
and automatic email
notifications, job seekers
start to feel alienated and
annoyed. Take the time to let
candidates speak with real
people, even if it’s just by
phone, email, or chat.
According to a study by LinkedIn, 94% of
job seekers said they wanted feedback
on what they did right and what they did
wrong during the application process.2
Recruiters can impress candidates by
providing them with tips and suggestions
throughout their relationship.
When recruiters fail to
respond to questions,
notify candidates about
important happenings or
are slow to follow up, they
risk alienating candidates.
On top of that, punctual
response times speed up
the hiring process, getting
everyone involved what
they want faster.
More than 60% of candidates are eager
to hear about open positions, even if
they’re happy in their current job.3
Sometimes, providing candidates with
the best experience means considering
them for positions other than the one
they originally applied for.
Creating the optimal candidate experience
isn’t easy, but with Exelare’s powerful
recruiting software, it can be done.
Exelare provides recruiters with a
complete, flexible framework for handling
the recruiting process in a way that works
best for them and their candidates.
Exelare’s cloud-based recruiting software provides a comprehensive recruiting
platform that provides powerful tools for recruiters, managers, sourcers, and
administrators. Learn more by visiting exelare.com.