Hiring experienced talent is getting awfully competitive out there! Your internal recruiting team is doing their best to keep up with a growing demand for open positions. However, the number of people on the market is slim and the best candidates are comparing multiple offers at once. One of the main factors affecting your company’s ability to attract and retain qualified talent is your candidate experience. Here are the make or break steps throughout your hiring process.
Internet Presence
Oftentimes, the first contact candidates will have with your brand is through the internet. This is where the candidate experience begins. Once they apply for your job or have an initial conversation with a recruiter, they’ll head straight to Google. An engaged candidate will browse your website, check out your social media presence, and read online reviews. Consider how your company is portrayed online – is it an accurate representation of your culture and team as a whole?
Timing
In a job market where candidates are receiving multiple job offers at a time, it’s absolutely essential to move the process along as quickly as possible. Scheduling interviews needs to be your first priority, and if you’re particularly interested in a candidate, go ahead and bring them onsite! Finally, when you decide on a candidate you’d like to hire, extend your offer ASAP.
Communication
The number one thing that will improve your candidate experience is open and honest communication throughout the entire process. If you would like to bring someone in for an interview, go ahead and let them know. Even if you still need to coordinate timing, informing the candidate of your interest will make them feel respected and give them something to look forward to and prepare for.
Support
The recruiting team you partner with can make a big difference in a candidate’s overall experience. When you work with JSG to fill your critical needs, we work with both you and the candidate every step of the way. Our team helps facilitate interviews, communicate questions and timelines, and coordinate offer delivery. So, when you need to add a member to your growing team, contact us. JSG can help make it a seamless process, allowing you to secure the talent you need when you need it!
