Enhancing the Hiring Experience: Strategies to Avoid Candidate Ghosting in 2024
If you’ve ever tried to hire for a position, you’ve likely been ghosted.
When this happens, it’s not uncommon to place the blame on the candidate that ghosted you. However, it’s pretty likely that your process was a contributing factor in their decision to walk away.
Candidates are well aware that how they’re treated in the hiring stage is how they can expect to be treated as an employee, so if your process wastes their time, ignores them for long periods, or makes them jump through unnecessary hoops, it’s not surprising they’re running for the hills.
To combat the specter of candidate ghosting in 2024, we suggest you embrace these five savvy strategies:
Streamline. Simplify the application process by respecting candidates' time. Trim any unnecessary steps for a seamless and efficient application experience.
Rev Up the Process. Set clear timelines for each hiring step to speed up decision-making. Efficient hiring managers wrap up technical interviews nearly a week faster, slashing the risk of candidate disengagement.
Empower Candidates. Equip candidates with the intel they need to feel confident and valued. Share details about interviewers, agendas, and extend personal welcomes for a positive candidate experience.
Flex Your Schedule. Cater to candidates' diverse schedules by offering flexible time slots, including pre- and post-work options. This ensures accessibility for those juggling current jobs, making it easier to slot into the hiring process.
Quick Feedback Loop. Keep candidates hooked with swift feedback on interviews or next steps. Candidates receiving prompt feedback, ideally on the same day, stay more invested in the hiring journey.