Shorten Your Future Hiring Process

In a saturated market, it’s common to have several qualified applicants reach the finish line with only one winner. From a hiring perspective, it’s a luxury. From a candidate perspective, it’s a heartbreak.

Strategic leaders know that these 'silver medalists' are their most valuable future assets. By re-engaging previous finalists, you can skip the sourcing phase and move straight to an offer. But this strategy hinges on one thing: the impression you left.   The next time a role opens, will your 'silver medalists' be excited to hear from you, or will they remember a process that left them in the dark?"

The Velocity:

No one sets out to ignore candidates, yet the "recruitment black hole" remains a pervasive issue. Delays are often the result of unforeseen tasks and shifting business needs, but silence is a choice.  Instead of leaving applicants in limbo, proactive teams prioritize the check-in. Even a brief update stating that the process is moving slower than expected keeps the relationship warm. This transparency transforms your reputation; it shows you are an organization that values human time, which is the ultimate indicator of a healthy company culture.

The Interview Experience:

Common interview advise is that an interview is a two way street.  Make sure you allow enough time for the candidate to ask questions and learn more about the role.  Something to consider though, potential hires don’t know what they don’t know.  They could ask cursory questions about the basics of operations, but will that really give them a glimpse on what it means to be on your team day to day?  Walk them through what it means to be a part of this team from a day to day perspective.  Give them a real sense of what is expected of them and what they can expect in return.

Feedback:

Providing brief, constructive feedback to finalists who didn't get the job builds immense goodwill and protects your reputation on sites like Glassdoor.  Not just that, it let’s them know the door isn’t shut for good.  A phone call goes a lot farther than a rejection letter when you are dealing with late stage interviews.  The world changes fast and you never know how quickly another seat might open up.