End the Ghosting Game
A Call for Better Candidate Experiences
In today's competitive job market, a respectful recruitment process is essential. Unfortunately, many candidates feel neglected due to a lack of communication and feedback. This not only damages the candidate's experience but also tarnishes your company's reputation.
Why does ghosting happen?
Overwhelmed recruiters: Busy schedules and high req loads can lead to limited time.
Lack of training or laziness: A lack of follow-ups may be due to ignorance, but can sometimes be just due to laziness.
Fear of giving bad news: no one likes giving bad news to someone.
The impact on candidates: Ghosting can significantly damage a candidate's perception of the company and the recruitment process as a whole. It can lead to feelings of neglect and disrespect. We all know the impact that a bad review can have.
Best practices for recruiters:
Regular updates: Provide weekly updates to all candidates, even if there's no news.
Personalized communication: Offer a personal note, whether positive or negative, to let candidates know what is going on.
Give positive experiences: A positive experience will lead to positive word-of-mouth.
Accountability measures: Implement candidate surveys to gather feedback on the recruitment process. Then hold your recruiters accountable to their ratings.
Let's work together to create a more respectful and transparent recruitment experience for all.
