Why is Interview Feedback So Important?

10 May 2017

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โ€‹Youโ€™ve walked out of an interview feeling on top of the world, you think youโ€™ve really gone above and beyond expectations and youโ€™re pretty confident youโ€™ll have a job offer within the hour. Then youโ€™re rejected. Itโ€™s a deflating experience. 

Employers (as well as recruiters) should know how important it is to give constructive criticism to candidates who really showed enthusiasm for the role. 

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So, why should you take the time to ensure youโ€™re letting the candidate you just rejected know why they werenโ€™t quite right? Hereโ€™s why:

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One day it will be you 

The line between employer and candidate wonโ€™t always be so defined. Itโ€™s almost a certainty that youโ€™ll be on the other end of the rejection at some point. Youโ€™d like the feedback right? 

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Think of the company image

Thereโ€™s a huge difference between a candidate walking away unhappy because they werenโ€™t selected for the job, and them feeling theyโ€™ve had a negative experience with your company. 

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Recommendations 

A positive experience will mean a candidate would be happy to encourage other people in the industry to get in touch. Word of mouth can be incredibly influential, so make sure people are having the right conversations about your company. 

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Get your own feedback

Feedback is a two-way street. If you're giving feedback it's worthwhile speaking to the candidate and asking for the same; maybe you could learn something for your next interview to ensure you don't miss out on the perfect candidate.  

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That candidate could be right for another role 

Just because they werenโ€™t right this time, it doesnโ€™t mean they wouldnโ€™t be a perfect fit in the future. Forward-thinking is the key.

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It takes two minutes to drop an email or give a quick call to a candidate (or recruiter youโ€™re working with) who might be left feeling stumped as to why they didnโ€™t get the job. It will work in your favour! 

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