So the date went well, the candidate impressed but now the good old
debate – when do I call them?
When recruiting, it is key to keep communication with your candidate
clear and constant. Applying for a job and hearing zilch for 3 weeks = not
cool. You need to ensure your candidates are kept up-to-date with their
application starting from the moment they apply to when you fill the role. Too
often I hear shortlisted candidates calling in following up on the progress of
their application. Some candidates have even been to interviews and had no
follow up – now that is just poor form.
Once a candidate has taken the time out of their day to meet with you,
make sure you make that courteous effort to call them a few days after. Better
yet, in the interview tell them when they can expect to hear from you.
It can be a
hard conversation to have at times - the old it’s not you it’s me. So how do
you have that awkward conversation with a candidate who has been in for an
interview and isn’t your shining star? This easiest way is quite simply to call
them and tell them that it was a really tough decision to make. Say that you
have gone with a candidate who possesses a few more skills and/or experience
than they have. This allows for little recourse and lets them down as gently as
possible.
The easiest way to manage the communication is having a system that
works for your business which can assist you in tracking candidates status and
contact – I hear there is a good one in town…
Hey, but if you’re on an actual date and it doesn’t go well – I suggest
changing your number and running.
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