While you are assessing the candidate – the candidate is also assessing you…

Dear Recruiters, HR managers, Hiring managers, Business leaders…

Are you aware that the Candidate Experience you are delivering during the Talent Acquisition process is permanently damaging your Employer Brand and your Personal Brand?

Willingly or unwillingly everyone in talent acquisition is guilty of delivering a bad candidate experience many times and land up damaging your Employer/Personal brand permanently.

And now it is all the more challenging in these challenging times..

Yes, right now the demand-supply is on the other side – there are lesser jobs and overflow candidates – and to deliver a better candidate experience in such situation is all the more important and challenging.

Lack of response. Process delays. Bad Interview experience. Bad or no communication. Unreasonable salary negotiations. Offers renegotiated/withdrawn. and much more…

But don’t forget this situation will not remain the same for lifetime – the tide will change and the demand-supply will reverse – also Good talent is always in demand.

While you are assessing the candidate – the candidate is also assessing you – and making permanent perceptions on your Employer Brand and Personal Brand.

You will need and meet the same talent again in coming years and then the talent won’t be interested in your brand.

Please try your best to deliver the best Candidate experience.

And it takes simple steps like respecting their time, listening, responding, informing, providing feedback and coaching.

Be responsive, professional & empathetic – especially during these difficult times.

Also please note – you are not doing a favor to the candidate by delivering a good experience – this makes a great business sense – Delivering Great Candidate Experience is your smartest Investment.