What is “Candiate Experience”, and Why Does it Matter?
May 14, 2024
“Candidate experience” is the collective interaction a job applicant has with a prospective employer during the recruitment process. The hiring process, as an experience, can have a tremendous impact on your job candidates, either positive or negative. If you manage the following aspects of hiring well, applicants will typically have a more positive candidate experience, thereby helping make you more attractive to potential hires. Conversely, poor candidate experiences may damage your company’s reputation, and lead you to missing out on potentially great applicants.
Here are the following aspects of hiring to consider when it comes to candidate experience:
- Clarity and quality of your job description
- Ease of applying
- Clear and regular communication
- Scheduling process
- Interview process
- Skill assessments
- Reference checks
- Background checks
To learn more about best practices for having a positive candidate experience, click here to read more.
