- More than half (53%) of professionals in Scotland have had a negative experience during an interview process
- Nearly half (47%) of professionals have been deterred from a prospective employer due to a poor experience during the interview process
- Over a third (35%) of employers say it takes between one to four weeks to contact applicants who have made it through to the interview stage
Many employers in Scotland are falling short when it comes to providing a positive experience during the interview process and are consequently losing out on talent from the word go, 根据瀚纳仕的最新研究.
研究, 收到了近11份,900 responses from employers and professionals across the UK, found that 53% of employees in Scotland have had a negative interview experience during an interview process.
The main reason was cited as poor communication and a lack of clarity when it came to the steps involved (39%). Other factors include unprepared interviewers (38%), the process being too long and cumbersome (36%) and a lack of structure to the process (33%).
研究 also reveals that close to half (47%) of professionals were deterred from a prospective employer due to a poor experience during the interview process, suggesting that employers may be losing the best talent at the very start of the process.
基思•梅森, 他是瀚纳仕博天堂入口分公司的董事, comments: “It’s important to remember that an interview is a two-way process. They’re as much about a jobseeker assessing the appeal of an employer and organisation, as they are about an employer contemplating the suitability of an applicant.
“It’s essential for hiring managers to actively advocate for their company and the roles they offer, emphasising the compelling reasons to join their team. They should animate the essence of the company through detailed job descriptions and personal interactions, dedicating effort to communicate the company’s unique selling points, 它对多样性的承诺, 股本, 和包容, 其可持续发展目标, and their personal positive experiences within the company. These elements are crucial in attracting the right talent.
“Our research suggests that many employers need to up their game to compete for talent, by making sure their application process is a green flag for jobseekers. It’s crucial to get off on the right foot with prospective staff, by clearly communicating what the interview process will entail, being considerate of their time and providing feedback where possible. 否则, organisations risk falling at the first hurdle and letting go of talent before they’ve even secured it.”
Other reasons that jobseekers were put off were underprepared interviewers and an unorganised overall structure (46%), 而且这个过程耗时太长, 35%的病例中, can take up to four weeks between submission of an application and notification of an interview. 一个更普通的框架, 然而, is up to one week (42%) to notify a candidate if they’ve made it to the interview stage.
“Only 25% of jobseekers believe that a four-week timeframe between application and interview is acceptable,梅森继续说. “Especially as some candidates may never hear from the organisation again, 不管他们是否成功. 幸运的是, 研究表明, 与英国其他地区相比, employers in Scotland are relatively good at responding, with 63% of organisations contacting every applicant. It’s also helpful if employers can provide constructive feedback following the interview, 不管结果如何.”
The Hays research also highlighted how the issue of age can be a barrier in the application process. Mason believes that organisations should reflect and develop strategies to address this challenge, ensuring that the recruitment process is fair and offers equal opportunities for applicants of all ages.
“It’s about fostering an environment where experience and maturity are valued as much as youth and innovation. Organisations should create a recruitment experience that’s inclusive and equitable for professionals of all ages, 确保每个候选人的旅程, 从面试阶段开始, 是否一贯积极，没有偏见.”