Giving constructive feedback can be hard and time consuming. In fact, for the past few decades, many companies refused to give more than the generic “we went with another candidate” reply. But now, that trend is changing. Companies now realize the importance of giving good feedback. Here are some reasons why:
You get more candidates
Word travels fast. Candidates often share their interview experiences with their network. If you gave a good impression and good feedback, they will recommend others to interview with you. Personally, I’ve known many friends who have accepted interviews at companies just to get some constructive feedback to prepare for other interviews. Funny thing is, after going through the interview process, most of them decide to work at those “practice interview” companies.
You improve your company’s employer brand
There is a common misconception that the candidate experience ends when the interview(s) are over. But the interview experience doesn’t end when the candidate leaves the building or even after the rejection email. Candidates today expect to hear why they didn’t get the position. Even if they don’t ask, it doesn’t mean they don’t linger on the reasons why. You can satisfy their craving and improve your employer brand by giving candidates a more wholesome interview experience with some helpful feedback.
You make hiring easier on yourself
Yes, you needed to reject the candidate, and yes, it was for the right reasons. But that doesn’t mean the candidate can’t be a great hire down the line. By giving constructive feedback, you’re not only leaving a good impression with a potential hire, but you’re also improving the overall talent pool. You’re making future hiring much easier.
Give constructive feedback; it’s good for you
Do it. If you haven’t yet, you need to start giving good candidate feedback. The days of satisfying interview candidates with a generic reply is over. In today’s competitive hiring landscape, attracting candidates through good employer branding and word of mouth is more important than ever. Giving constructive feedback is paramount to doing so.
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