Interviewers often handle the task of observing and taking notes about a candidate in an interview and sharing the information with the rest of the recruiting team as feedback for the interview. They take these
Post-interview, giving timely, useful feedback helps create a good candidate experience. Here are some dos and don’ts to ensure you give grea feedback.
Give Feedback to Everyone When the interview process is over and the right candidate gets the job offer, contact everyone with feedback or at the very least, a “no thanks,” said Ian Douglas of Stream. Lack of feedback for job candidates “is definitely something that needs to change in...
If the recruiter is noncommittal about next steps, stating they’re “just starting the interview process” or they “have more candidates to talk to,” you most likely aren’t a topcandidate. In this case, ask, “What additional information can I tell you to feel comfortable championing my...
After the first 5–15 minutes of an interview, 52% of job interviewers have made their decision. Giving thoughtful, honest answers from the beginning will help you stand out as a candidate.Here are some general rules for question-answering to help you make your mark: 1. Show you’re ...
ask you something along the lines of “Walk me through your résumè,”“Why should we hire you,” or “What makes you a good candidate for this role.” All of these are versions of the same thing, which is to succinctly tell your story in a way that makes sense to the interviewer....
Make sure to provide this same level of detail forvirtual job interviews. Let the candidate know what software you’ll be using to conduct the interview and anything they should know beforehand to set up an account and log in. Some job seekers are still new to virtual interviews and providin...
As a team member, and especially if you’re in management, you want to give feedback that recognizes the work and contributions of others. You need to be honest: let them know if they screwed up, but be diplomatic about it. Don’t scream, make passive-aggressive comments, or sigh in ...
Make every candidate interaction count.Every touchpoint in the hiring process shapes how candidates perceive your company, from the job description to the final follow-up. Even small gestures, like clear communication or personalized interview feedback, can leave a lasting impression. In a c...
No interaction is more important to landing your dream job than the interview. Get a Head Start One of the most valuable advantages that a candidate gains when they apply through Whistler Personnel rather than directly to a company is that our client relationships allow us to give candidates an...