STAY IN TOUCH: HOW TO IMPROVE THE HIRING PROCESS WITH BETTER COMMUNICATION We’ve all been there. We’ve all been on the job search at some time or another. We’ve all spent hours perfecting resumes, writing cover letters, and scouring job boards. We’ve all felt the pre-interview jitters and experienced how slowly time can move when you’re waiting to hear back about a job you really want. Thinking back on your past experiences, it’s probably not very surprising to hear that in a recent survey, we found that candidates want more communication in the hiring process. Now that you are on the employer side of things, it’s up to you to effectively communicate with your candidates during every stage, from an accurate job posting all the way to your final offer or polite rejection. Making communication a priority will improve your hiring process and your chances of attracting and hiring the right people. THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION ACCORDING TO CANDIDATES Communication throughout a hiring process can make or break the candidate experience, which we define as the interaction a candidate has with you from the job posting to the offer stage. 10 | USSWIMSCHOOLS.ORG
BY SHELBY PALMERI CAREERPLUG
