Hiring employees is tough, especially in a tough labor market. But did you know that you may be accidentally sabotaging your own hiring process? Top talent won’t wait around for long, so it’s important to get it right. Here are four things you might be doing to disrupt the candidate experience, and how you can fix them.
Writing Unhelpful Job Descriptions
How is a candidate supposed to know whether to apply for a job when the description doesn’t clearly explain the position? Think of your job descriptions as your first introduction to potential new hires. Describe the role and the ideal candidate, but be careful to choose gender neutral wording.
Being Repetitive
Many companies put candidates through multiple rounds of interviews. But nothing destroys the candidate experience as much as answering the same questions over and over again. Cut down the number of interviews if possible. When multiple rounds are required, divvy up the questions to keep it fresh.
Taking Forever
Hiring can be a slow process. But this can cause you to lose momentum with promising candidates. Track candidates to find out how long it takes from initial contact to making an offer, and then find ways to speed it up. Automated hiring software can be incredibly helpful in speeding up the early phases of the process, while fixing efficiency issues is essential later on.
Going Silent
Top candidates likely have multiple offers on the table. They might really want to work for you, but when you go silent, there is little incentive to stick around. Fix this by going out of your way to keep candidates apprised of their status. Even if you haven’t made a decision, candidates should know whether they are still in contention and what the next steps might be. When you decide not to hire someone, let them know right away.
Hiring is never easy, but in a tight labor market, it’s important to get it right. Providing an excellent candidate experience is the best way to attract top-tier job seekers.
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