Job Candidates Are Often Kept in the Dark
Job Candidates Are Often Kept in the Dark
By Dennis McCafferty
Personal Touch
84% of surveyed job candidates expect to receive a personal email response when they apply, and 52% anticipate a phone call.
Bad News Bearings
25% expect to hear from an employer even if they won’t be brought in for an interview.
‘Don’t Call Us’
52% of employers respond to less than half of applicants.
Blind Search
58% of employers don’t use tracking or coding technology to learn where candidates are coming from to ensure they are making efficient use of their recruitment marketing efforts.
In the Loop
36% of candidates expect to be updated throughout the application process.
Missing the Cut
41% expect to be notified if they weren’t chosen after they interviewed with the company.
Closed Process
Only 26% of hirers proactively communicate with candidates about what stage of the recruitment cycle they’re in.
Feedback Needed
73% of those who interview with companies are never given an explanation for why they didn’t get the job.
Increasingly Onerous
40% of job seekers said the application process has become more difficult in the last five years.
Top Difficulties with Job Application Process
It’s too automated and lacks personalization: 57%, Candidates have no idea where they are in the process: 51%. There are many more steps to take than in the past: 50%
Acceptable Tradeoff
More than three-quarters of applicants are willing to accept a salary offer that is 5% lower than the anticipated offer if the employer created a great impression during the hiring process.
