The Secret to More Hiring Options

The Secret to More Hiring Options

If you want more and better options when hiring, there’s one thing you need to focus on: the candidate experience.
Here’s why it matters:
📉 60% of job seekers report having a negative hiring experience.
📉 58% have turned down offers because of it.
📈 80% of candidates say a positive experience influenced their decision to accept a job.

The talent you want has options. Your hiring process can be the deciding factor in whether they choose you or a competitor.

What’s the #1 thing that ruins candidate experience?
Poor communication. 🚨
🔹 Good candidates don’t wait around. If your process is slow or unclear, they’ll move on.
🔹 Outline the process & timeline upfront. Keep candidates informed at every step.
🔹 Be responsive! Answer their questions, follow up, and don’t leave them in the dark.
If another company is communicating better than you, chances are, they’ll win the hire.

The Interview Experience Matters Too!
Your interviewers represent your company. Yet, too often, candidates face cold, robotic, or disengaged interviewers.
✅ Be personable. Smile. Show some warmth and excitement.
✅ Make the conversation engaging—help them picture working with you.
✅ Think of it as courting top talent, not just evaluating them.

Have You Experienced Your Own Hiring Process?
Ask yourself:
❓ Have you gone through it yourself or observed it firsthand?
❓ Is it overly complicated or full of unnecessary steps?
❓ Are candidates jumping through too many hoops?

It might be uncomfortable to assess, but small changes can make a huge impact on the candidate experience—and your ability to attract top talent.

Want More Hiring Success?
If you want better hiring results, start focusing on better candidate experiences.

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