Comments on: The No. 1 Frustration of Your Job Candidates http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/ Recruiting News, Recruiting Events, Recruiting Community, Social Recruiting Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:03:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: A Lesson in Respectful Hiring Practices — Marian Schembari http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-42700 A Lesson in Respectful Hiring Practices — Marian Schembari Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:56:55 +0000 http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/#comment-42700 [...] today.  In 2006, Taleo Research surveyed over 1,500 job seekers; the study concluded that “the single most important frustration that candidates have today is the lack of good feedback.” This begs the question: Should companies provide feedback to candidates following [...] [...] today.  In 2006, Taleo Research surveyed over 1,500 job seekers; the study concluded that “the single most important frustration that candidates have today is the lack of good feedback.” This begs the question: Should companies provide feedback to candidates following [...]

]]> By: Entice Labs – The Labs » Blog Archive » TalentSeekr Delivers A Better Candidate Experience http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-13576 Entice Labs – The Labs » Blog Archive » TalentSeekr Delivers A Better Candidate Experience Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:58:49 +0000 http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/#comment-13576 [...] is an article on The ERE blog titled The No. 1 Frustration of Your Job Candidates where they mentioned some research from CareerXroads’ Gerry Crispin and Mark Mehler that called [...] [...] is an article on The ERE blog titled The No. 1 Frustration of Your Job Candidates where they mentioned some research from CareerXroads’ Gerry Crispin and Mark Mehler that called [...]

]]> By: The EnticeLabs Blog » Blog Archive » TalentSeekr Delivers a Better Candidate Experience http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-13439 The EnticeLabs Blog » Blog Archive » TalentSeekr Delivers a Better Candidate Experience Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:20:06 +0000 http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/#comment-13439 [...] is an article on The ERE blog titled The No. 1 Frustration of Your Job Candidates where they mentioned some research from CareerXroads’ Gerry Crispin and Mark Mehler that called [...] [...] is an article on The ERE blog titled The No. 1 Frustration of Your Job Candidates where they mentioned some research from CareerXroads’ Gerry Crispin and Mark Mehler that called [...]

]]> By: Darryn Severyn http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-6470 Darryn Severyn Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:38:49 +0000 http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/#comment-6470 Yves, I have to agree as well. When I was running my own contingency-based recruiting agency, it was very common to hear from applicants who received a response, either good or bad, that they were surprised. When asked why they said this, many reiterated what you have said above – “ I don’t usually hear back from the application process”. Recruiters nowadays must take more of a sales representative mentality in their dealings with applicants. All recruiters must realize that recruiting today is not just about finding candidates for that one position, but also filling their talent pool for future positions and being ambassadors for the employer they represent. Without keeping candidates warm and interested in the company, there will be less and less people apply in the future – resulting in more sourcing problems for that particular company – and more headaches for that recruiter. It seems like a daunting task to achieve constant communication with applicants, but automation can definitely help. We’re actively working to ensure that we help recruiters achieve this in the most time-effective way possible, and in a personalized way. We believe all applicants must be treated with respect and made aware of where they stand in the application process. Yves,

I have to agree as well. When I was running my own contingency-based recruiting agency, it was very common to hear from applicants who received a response, either good or bad, that they were surprised. When asked why they said this, many reiterated what you have said above – “ I don’t usually hear back from the application process”.

Recruiters nowadays must take more of a sales representative mentality in their dealings with applicants. All recruiters must realize that recruiting today is not just about finding candidates for that one position, but also filling their talent pool for future positions and being ambassadors for the employer they represent. Without keeping candidates warm and interested in the company, there will be less and less people apply in the future – resulting in more sourcing problems for that particular company – and more headaches for that recruiter.

It seems like a daunting task to achieve constant communication with applicants, but automation can definitely help. We’re actively working to ensure that we help recruiters achieve this in the most time-effective way possible, and in a personalized way. We believe all applicants must be treated with respect and made aware of where they stand in the application process.

]]> By: Mel Kleiman CSP http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-1876 Mel Kleiman CSP Tue, 15 Aug 2006 02:18:00 +0000 http://www.ere.net/2006/08/15/the-no-1-frustration-of-your-job-candidates/#comment-1876 I agree total with the article but I think we should call it what it really is. This is just lack of respect. It is one of the key drivers that all of us seek. When you don't respond to an applicant you are showing a lack of respect and this will kill your employment brand faster then anything. There are three kinds of recognition, positive, negative and none at all and the worst kind is none at all. That is what we give applicant when we don?t give them any feedback at all. I will take a no interest any day over nothing. I agree total with the article but I think we should call it what it really is. This is just lack of respect. It is one of the key drivers that all of us seek. When you don’t respond to an applicant you are showing a lack of respect and this will kill your employment brand faster then anything.

There are three kinds of recognition, positive, negative and none at all and the worst kind is none at all. That is what we give applicant when we don?t give them any feedback at all. I will take a no interest any day over nothing.

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