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.
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