7 ways to improve candidate experience

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.