First impressions count - especially when it comes to the recruitment process
First impressions count – especially when it comes to the recruitment process.
A recent report from Robert Half found that over half of candidates have made up their minds about a role before the interview has even come to a close. A further 24% of those jobseekers have made that decision in the first five minutes of the hiring conversation.
Two in five potential employees decide whether a role is right for them after a call or email with the recruiter, whilst 58% of candidates will turn to alternative options if an organization leaves them waiting too long without an update.
“We often talk about why candidates should make a good first impression at an interview,” added Matt Weston, Managing Director at Robert Half UK.
“But more and more job interviews are becoming an opportunity for the employer to convince a candidate of the role, as much as the candidate is selling themselves for the position…Employers should recognize that these skilled candidates are evaluating their company and the job opportunity at every stage of the process – not just during the interview itself.”
So, what can employers do to improve their talent attraction? We spoke to Tracy McDonald, Director of Talent & Culture at Left™, who'll also be speaking at our upcoming HR Leaders West Summit in Vancouver, who had some advice for HR leaders wanting to keep their top talent after expansion.
