Parents, schoolteachers, and children’s shows have long preached that honesty is the best policy, but is that true for recruiters? What if the news you have is discouraging? Do you risk alienating a candidate by presenting them with some harsh news? If you haven’t heard back from a client and don’t expect to anytime soon, should you sugar coat it?<\/p>\n
As usual, mum is right. The recruitment professionals we surveyed agreed that transparency is the best approach. If you fail to disclose an important piece of information to the candidate, you’ll lose an essential element of trust. And beating the bush can only work for so long.<\/p>\n
But transparency doesn’t have to mean bluntness. You can be straightforward in the news you provide, and still be\u00a0encouraging. A good way to do so is with the next method.<\/p>\n
Be Proactive<\/strong><\/h3>\nDid the candidate make a fatal interview mistake? Was there something off-putting in their resume? Let them know and show them how to improve for next time. This is how you can provide the sort of value that leads to lasting relationships. Even if the candidate landed the job, you may consider passing on instructive feedback to help them continue to thrive in future career opportunities.<\/p>\n
\r\n \r\n Be proactive. Offer suggestions to improve candidate resumes and interview skills.<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\nValerie Anderson<\/span> Procom<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
Talk On the Phone (or in Person)<\/strong><\/h3>\nEmail has many advantages: it’s quick, convenient, and doesn’t need to be planned in advance. But when it comes to providing feedback, it’s hard to beat a real-time conversation. You’ll be able to make sure that an important conversation isn’t broken up into several fragments and you can develop a better understanding of their reaction to your feedback.<\/p>\n
While it’s tricky to convey (or interpret tone) in an email, you’ll be better able to make sure you’re both on the same page in a phone call.<\/p>\n
\r\n \r\n Emails about feedback leave room for misunderstandings. The phone allows you to clarify and qualify your feedback with the candidate. <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\nDerek Rose<\/span> Strategic Contract Resources<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\n
\nWant more tips on providing feedback to candidates? Check out the\u00a0candidate engagement toolkit<\/a>\u00a0for feedback tips and 8 other great resources designed to help you find and engage candidates.<\/em>
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Talk On the Phone (or in Person)<\/strong><\/h3>\nEmail has many advantages: it’s quick, convenient, and doesn’t need to be planned in advance. But when it comes to providing feedback, it’s hard to beat a real-time conversation. You’ll be able to make sure that an important conversation isn’t broken up into several fragments and you can develop a better understanding of their reaction to your feedback.<\/p>\n
While it’s tricky to convey (or interpret tone) in an email, you’ll be better able to make sure you’re both on the same page in a phone call.<\/p>\n
\r\n \r\n Emails about feedback leave room for misunderstandings. The phone allows you to clarify and qualify your feedback with the candidate. <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\nDerek Rose<\/span> Strategic Contract Resources<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\n
\nWant more tips on providing feedback to candidates? Check out the\u00a0candidate engagement toolkit<\/a>\u00a0for feedback tips and 8 other great resources designed to help you find and engage candidates.<\/em>
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