Six Rules Every Recruiter Should Follow When Working With Job Candidates

by Beverly Aarons 10. March 2010 06:53

Recruiters should be completely upfront about the status of a job opportunity. It is important that recruiters are transparent when it comes to job availability. Clearly state to job candidates the status of jobs and the time frame in which the job order may be filled.
Offer accurate job descriptions. Recruiters should make sure that they offer job candidates a complete list of the skills, experience and other qualities required for a particular job.
Offer job candidates as much information about the hiring company as possible. This should include when possible the name of the people the job candidate will interview with or work under should they eventually be hired.
Offer a thorough explanation of the hiring process. Both the recruiter’s process and the employer’s process should be explained to the job candidate. The candidate needs know how the hiring process works and how long it will take approximately.
Every recruiter should take the time to update the job candidate on the status of their job application with the employer. Ideally, if a candidate was rejected for a job opportunity after an interview, the candidate should be given a reason why they are not being considered.
Recruiters should indicate to the job candidate the level of confidentiality they can expect. Many job candidates want to carry on a discrete job search especially if they are still working with an employer. Recruiters should make clear what level of confidentiality they can effectively provide.

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