Elevating Candidate Experience

Job hunting can be tough in a climate of uncertainty and rising costs.  We can all influence how others feel about us and what they say.  It’s a two-way street. That’s why I’ve curated some ideas to help you focus on the prize and improve your impact - whether you’re a potential employer or a candidate. 

there’s lots we can do to enhance our reputation so that we stand out

〰️ BREAKING NEWS 〰️

there’s lots we can do to enhance our reputation so that we stand out 〰️ BREAKING NEWS 〰️

A question for businesses

With so many opportunities to show how you value people, isn’t it time to improve your impact on potential employees and make the candidates who engage with your process, your brand ambassadors?

And a question for individuals

Isn’t it time to go to the market as the best candidate you know how to be … every single time?

For individuals:

  • Own your story and tell it with conviction

  • Know your strengths and what’s important to you

  • Recognise your values

  • Create a compelling CV (your shop window)

  • Understand your limits to flexibility

  • Stay in touch with your networks (always)

  • Study your market and potential options

  • Ignore jobs which don’t really interest you

  • Invest time in communications

  • Research employers and prepare for interviews (always)

  • Practise your answers out loud

  • Be clear on your questions and what you need

  • Accept a role only because it works for you

For businesses:

  • Know your story and wow your audience

  • Think clarity, ditch ambiguity

  • Don’t waste candidates’ time – it’s valuable

  • Create meaningful JDs

  • Describe the person who’s likely to succeed

  • Limit surprises with clear definitions

  • Brief all third parties fully and similarly

  • Create insightful and timely communications

  • Make next steps and timelines obvious

  • Provide candidates with key contact details

  • Deliver interview outcomes promptly

  • Remember people like hearing from real people

  • Provide meaningful feedback (always)

Here’s how it works:

Love it or not, we live in a world of influencers and it’s vital that we understand our impact on others.  I’m here to help you make the most of that impact.  It isn’t easy, although it’s an essential business dialogue.  Let’s make it a positive experience for everyone.

Whether you want to make changes as a business or how you work individually, sometimes simply creating time and a safe space for thinking makes conversation so much easier.  It reduces some of the tension and I’m here to listen.  Together we can chat about your needs and agree some priorities.  I’ll support you to construct a plan to do things a little differently and help you to feel more in control of your future. I’m ready to be your coach, are you ready to make the change?

You. Promoted.